E V K S Elangovan

E V K S Elangovan, a leader of the Indian National Congress, served as a former Union Minister in the Government of India and as the former President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee.

By Zainab Ashraf | Saturday, December 14, 2024, 11:26:28 AM [IST]

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E V K S Elangovan Biography
E V K S Elangovan Personal Life
Education Qualification of E V K S Elangovan
Political Timeline of E V K S Elangovan
Interesting Facts about E V K S Elangovan
E V K S Elangovan Early Life
E V K S Elangovan Net Worth

E V K S Elangovan Biography

E V K S Elangovan, born into a family of social reformists in South India, was the grandson of Pesiyar E.V. Ramaswamy, a renowned social reformer, and the son of the late E.V.K. Sampath, a former Member of Parliament and Congress leader in Tamil Nadu.

He served as a Member of the Lok Sabha, representing the Gobichettipalayam constituency in Tamil Nadu, and was a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress.

Elangovan had a keen interest in car and motorbike racing, as well as the study of Indian and world history. His hobbies included watching television for news and music, reading, and playing badminton. He was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club in Chennai and actively participated in Cholavaram Chennai motorbike racing.

He was deeply involved in social work and trade union activities.

On a personal note, he married Varalakshmi Elangovan on 22 May 1975, and they had two sons.

As of 2019, his net worth was reported at Rs 23,62,41,267, and he faced 10 criminal cases.

E V K S Elangovan passed away on 14 December 2024 at a private hospital in Chennai after battling a lung-related issue for over two weeks.

E V K S Elangovan Personal Life

Full Name	E V K S Elangovan
Date of Birth	21 Dec 1948
Date of Death	14 Dec 2024 (Age 76)
Place of Birth	Gobichettipalayam
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Graduate
Profession	Social Worker and Politician
Father's Name	E. V. K. Sampath
Mother's Name	Sulochana Sampath
Spouse's Name	Varalakshmi
Spouse's Profession	Homemaker
Children	2 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

E V K S Elangovan Net Worth

Net Worth

₹17.7 CRORE

ASSETS

₹21.18 CRORE

Liabilities

₹3.48 CRORE

Education Qualification of E V K S Elangovan

E V K S Elangovan completed his B.A. in Economics from Presidency College, Chennai, in 1970.

Interesting Facts about E V K S Elangovan

E V K S Elangovan has been associated with INTUC's Transport Wing for the past 25 years.

Political Timeline of E V K S Elangovan

2021: He contested and won from the Erode East seat in the assembly election.
2019: He contested from the Theni seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha election.
2014: He was appointed as President of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee by All India Congress Committee Chief Sonia Gandhi on 31 October 2014, followed by the resignation of B. S. Gnanadesikan.
2009: In 2009 Lok Sabha election, he lost to M. Ganeshmurthi of the MDMK by 49,336 votes in Erode constituency.
2004: He was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha in 2004. From 23 to 24 May 2004, he served as the Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas. Starting from 25 May 2004, he held the position of Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry.
2002: He was appointed the Working President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee for a brief period from 2002 to 2003.
2000: He served as the President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee from 2000 to 2002.
1998: Between 1998 and 2000, he was the General Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee.
1996: He became a Member of the All India Congress Committee in 1996 and continued in this role.
1990: From 1990 to 1996, he served as the President of the Erode District Congress Committee.
1984: He was a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 1984 to 1987.
1982: He held the position of General Secretary of the Erode District Congress Committee from 1982 to 1983.
1980: He was the President of the Erode City Congress Committee from 1980 to 1982.
1978: From 1978 to 1980, he served as the President of the Periyar District Youth Congress.

E V K S Elangovan Early Life

1967: He served as the Secretary of the Presidency College Students Congress.

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