S. Madhavan

S. Madhavan was an Indian politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Thirukoshtiyur constituency in 1962 election, from Tiruppattur constituency in 1967, 1971 elections and as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate in 1984 election. [1][2][3][4][5]

S. Madhavan
Former Minister of Tamil Nadu
In office
15 March 1971 – 31 January 1976
First MinisterM. Karunanidhi
ConstituencyTiruppattur
In office
10 February 1969 – 4 January 1971
First MinisterKarunanidhi
ConstituencyTiruppattur
In office
6 March 1967 – 14 January 1969
First MinisterC. N. Annadurai
ConstituencyTiruppattur
Member of Madras State Legislative Assembly
In office
1984–1989
First MinisterM. G. Ramachandran
In office
1962–1967
First MinisterK. Kamaraj & M. Bakthavatsalam
Personal details
Born(1933-08-20)20 August 1933
Singampunari, Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu State, India
Died3 April 2018(2018-04-03) (aged 84)
Singampunari, Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu State, India
NationalityIndian
Political partyDravida Munnetra Kazhagam
ResidenceChennai, Tamil Nadu

Early life

Madhavan born in Singampunari of Sivagangai district,[6] began his life as a lawyer, who appeared for many DMK leaders in the 1950s. Eventually he was attracted towards Dravidian movement, and associated himself with Dravida Munnetra Kazhzagam. He got elected to the State Assembly from Thirukoshtiyur constituency in 1962. After getting elected to the Assembly from Tirupattur constituency in the 1967 elections, he joined the cabinet headed by DMK founder leader C.N. Annadurai and served as Law Minister. Madhavan again got elected from the same constituency in the 1971 elections and held important portfolios in the Karunanidhi cabinet. In a short period the veteran leader served in the cabinets headed by late C.N. Annadurai and M. Karunanidhi.[7]

Following a split in DMK he joined the AIADMK, accepting the leadership of late M.G. Ramachandran. He got elected to the Assembly in 1984 elections from Tirupattur as an AIADMK nominee. Later, he threw his lot with Jayalalithaa and became the treasurer of the party before lying low in politics. Madhavan had also been a Rajya Saba member from 1990 to 1996.

Contributions

His contribution is immense in shaping Singampunari, which was a tiny tinsel town since then. He played a vital role in establishing a chunk of edible ground nut oil production mills, and allied supply chain infrastructure in his home town, which employed around 1500 people in 1970s. Enfield motor company,[8] MM Forgings, industrial zone, Pari Vallal Matriculation School, Sundaram nagar housing society, coconut coir board, and silk board, were few successful projects, which empowered many, and brought social renaissance in his constituency. Several central and state owned banks opened their branches, and expanded their presence in Sivagangai district under his valuable guidance. Being an atheist himself, he had huge respect for others religious belief. Periodical renovations and allied maintenance aspects of historic temples in and around Sivagangai district,[9][10][11] were spearheaded by him.

He had cordial relationship with other party leaders in his constituency and in Tamil Nadu in general.[12] Several political articles were periodically penned by him in leading news papers such as The Hindu, Dinamani and Murasoli.

Final life

He died in the age of 85 due to age related illness on 03. 04. 2018, at his residence in Singampunari.[13][14][15] He had been unwell for the last 10 days and died at 3.45 p.m., family sources said. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. The body was kept at his residence for public homage.[16] His final journey is a testimony for a life he lived. M.K. Stalin, AICC general secretary Thirunavukarasar, several former ministers, and prominent industrialists across Tamil Nadu paid homage on this day.[17]

References
  1. 1962 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India
  2. 1967 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India
  3. 1971 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India
  4. 1984 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India
  5. Former DMK Minister S. Madhavan dead
  6. "DMK Minister S. Madhavan - Google Search". www.google.nl. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  7. "Anna was able to tap into Kamaraj's success: Tharoor". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 20 March 2010. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 April 2018.CS1 maint: others (link)
  8. ":: Welcome To MM Forgings - :: ---- Leader in Industrial Forgings". www.mmforgings.com. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  9. Basu, Soma (4 April 2013). "Hills and tales". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  10. "Sevuga Perumal Temple : Sevuga Perumal Temple Details | Sevuga Perumal - Singampunari | Tamil Nadu Temple | சேவுகப் பெருமாள்". temple.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  11. Ltd, Imap Systems PVt. "Supreme Siddhar Shri Muthuvaduganatha Swamigal - Poorna Avatar of the Supreme Parasakthi Annai Varahi". www.supremesiddhar.org. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  12. "The changing face of Tamil Nadu Assembly". dtNext.in. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  13. "Former DMK Minister S. Madhavan dead". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 3 April 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 April 2018.CS1 maint: others (link)
  14. yoursguna. "முன்னாள் அமைச்சர் மாதவன் காலமானார்: இன்று இறுதிச்சடங்கு". Puthiyathalaimurai (in Tamil). Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  15. "Former DMK minister S Madhavan passes away - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  16. Puthiya Thalaimurai TV (3 April 2018), முன்னாள் அமைச்சர் செ. மாதவன் காலமானார் | Former DMK minister S Madhavan passed away at age 85, retrieved 6 April 2018
  17. "Stalin pays homage to ex-Minister Madhavan". The Hindu. Special Correspondent, Special Correspondent. 5 April 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 April 2018.CS1 maint: others (link)
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