Ponmudi K is an Indian politician associated with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He is the Deputy General Secretary of the DMK.
Ponmudi K, born on March 19, 1950, in T. Edaiyar, South Arcot district, Madras, to Kandasamy and Parimala. Married to Visalakashi, he began his career as a professor in Villupuram before entering politics.
He successfully contested five elections to the Tamil Nadu legislature. Within the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, he served as Health Minister from 1989 to 1991 and as Minister of Transport and Highways from 1996 to 2001. Currently, he has been serving as the minister for higher education for the second time since 2021.
A prolific author, he penned "Dravidian Movement in India" and "Black Movement in the United States." His estimated net worth is around ₹12.6 crore.
Full Name | Ponmudi K |
Date of Birth | 19 Aug 1950 (Age 73) |
Place of Birth | Villupuram |
Party Name | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
Education | Doctorate |
Profession | Business and Politician |
Father's Name | Kandasamy |
Mother's Name | Parimala |
Religion | Hindu |
Website | http://www.kponmudi.com/ |
Social Handles | Social Handles: |
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