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Ponmudi K

Ponmudi K

Ponmudi K is an Indian politician associated with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He is the Deputy General Secretary of the DMK.

Ponmudi K Biography

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.

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By Zainab Ashraf Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 05:18:40 PM [IST]

Ponmudi K Personal Life

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:

Ponmudi K Net Worth

Net Worth: ₹12.6 CRORE
ASSETS:₹17.42 CRORE
Liabilities: ₹4.82 CRORE

Education Qualification of Ponmudi K

Ponmudi K pursued a diverse education, including a law degree and master’s in history, political science, and public administration, plus a Ph.D. in political science from Annamalai University.

Political Timeline of Ponmudi K

2021 - Incumbent
  • K Ponmudi was inducted into MK Stalin's cabinet as the Minister for Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
2016
  • He was elected to the Tamil Nadu state assembly election from Tirukkoyilur.
2011
  • He contested and lost in the Tamil Nadu state assembly election from Villupuram.
2006
  • He was elected to the Tamil Nadu state assembly election from Villupuram.
2001
  • He again registered victory from the Villupuram constituency in the Tamil Nadu state assembly election.
1996
  • He was elected to the Tamil Nadu state assembly from Villupuram for the second time.
1991
  • He again contested the TN assembly election from Villupuram but couldn't win.
1989
  • Ponmudi was elected to the Tamil Nadu state assembly from Villupuram constituency.

Ponmudi K Early Life

1950
  • K. Ponmudi was born Deivasigamani K, 19 August 1950

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://sansad.in/ls, https://sansad.in/rs, https://pib.gov.in/, https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/ and the official websites of state assemblies respectively. While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy, comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information provided, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy or reliability of the content. The data presented here has been compiled without consideration of the objectives or opinions of individuals who may access it.

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