Vasanthakumar H

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Vasanthakumar H Biography

Harikrishnan Vasanthakumar is a active politician, philanthropist and entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu, India. He is better known as the founder and owner of Vasanth & Co, one of the largest durable goods retail chains in Tamil Nadu. He has own Tamil Nadu Assembly Election from Nanguneri constituency in 2006 and 2016 elections. He launched his own television channel “Vasanth TV” in the year 2008. In 2006, he released with auto-biographical work, “Vetrikodikattu” and the famous book was released by Rajinikanth and his wife. He served as a MLA from the Nanguneri Constituency of Tirunelveli district between 2006 and 2011. Also he is the Vice-President of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and also the Chairman of the TNCC Traders cell.

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Vasanthakumar H Personal Life

Full Name	Vasanthakumar H
Date of Birth	14 Apr 1950
Date of Death	28 Aug 2020 (Age 70)
Place of Birth	Agastheeswaram, Nagercoil
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Businessman and Politician
Father's Name	Harikrishna Perumal Nadar
Mother's Name	Thangammai
Spouse's Name	Not Known
Spouse's Profession	House Wife
Children	2 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Website	http://vasanthandco.in/

Vasanthakumar H Net Worth

Net Worth

₹215.28 CRORE

ASSETS

₹337.27 CRORE

Liabilities

₹121.99 CRORE

Interesting Facts about Vasanthakumar H

1. Vasanthakumar wrote a book Vetripadi Kattu, which was released on 17 September 2006 by actor Rajnikanth and his wife Latha Rajnikanth
2. He started his career as a salesman in the early 70’s and became the owner of Vasanth & Co, one of the largest durable goods retail chains in Tamil Nadu.
3. He started the Venture canvassing on his cycle from one home to another and collected money for his nascent chit business
4. Acted in Films like Chennai 600028, Naadodigal and kanimozhi
5. He is also a perennial social worker, who has set up free tuition centers for poor students, launched interest free loan schemes for the welfare of the hawkers and pavement vendors.

Political Timeline of Vasanthakumar H

• 2016 : Elected as MLA to Tamil Nadu Assembly from Nanguneri constituency
• 2006 : Won the 2006 Tamil Nadu assembly election to become a MLA, competing against S.P. Sooryakumar of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Vasanthakumar H Early Life

• 1978: In the year 1978 he started Vasanth & Co, which has grown to be a network of 61 showrooms operating in Tamil Nadu, Bangalore and Pondicherry.
• 1970: He started his career as a salesman in the early 70’s
• 1950: Vasanthakumar was born in Agastheeswaram in Kanyakumari district to HariKrishnan Nadar and Thangammai on 14th April in the year 1950.

Vasanthakumar H Achievements

1. Elected as MLA to Tamil Nadu Assembly from Nanguneri constituency in 2006 election and 2016 election.
2. Vice-President of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and also the Chairman of the TNCC Traders cell.
3. He started Vasanth & Co, which has grown to be a network of 61 showrooms operating in Tamil Nadu, Bangalore and Pondicherry.
4. Launched satellite television channel Vasanth TV
5. Founder of "Vetri Foundation"
6. Established a Special Economic Zone at Nanguneri with high-tech park

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