R. Dhanuskodi Athithan
| R. Dhanuskodi Athithan | |
|---|---|
| Member of Lok Sabha | |
| Constituency | Tiruchendur |
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In office 1985–1988 | |
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In office 1989–1990 | |
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In office 1991–1995 | |
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In office 1996–1977 | |
| Constituency | Tirunelveli |
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In office 2004–2009 | |
| Minister for States (Youth Affair and Sports Developlement) | |
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In office 2004–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
6 March 1953 Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu |
| Political party | INC |
| Spouse(s) | Late Mrs. Indra Devi Adithan |
| Children | Dhanesh Adithan (son)[1] and 2 daughters |
| Residence | Tirunelveli |
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As of 22 September, 2006 Source: | |
R. Dhanuskodi Athithan (born 6 March 1953) was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Tirunelveli constituency of Tamil Nadu and is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) political party. He was critically wounded in a road accident which happened near Vaagaikulam on the Tirunelveli - Tuticorin National Highway on 6 August 2006. His wife Indra Devi Adithan died in the accident.[2]
Electoral performance in Lok Sabha Elections
| Year | Winner | Party | Runner-up | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 (by-election) | R. Dhanushkodi Adithan | INC | Pon. Vijayaraghavan | JP |
| 1989 | R. Dhanushkodi Adithan | INC | A. Karthikeyan | DMK |
| 1991 (tiruchendur constituency) | R. Dhanushkodi Adithan | INC | G. Anton Gomez | JD |
| 1996 (tiruchendur constituency) | R. Dhanushkodi Adithan | TMC(M) | S. Justin | INC |
| 1998 (tiruchendur constituency) | Ramarajan | ADMK | R. Dhanushkodi Adithan | TMC(M) |
| 2004[3] | R. Dhanushkodi Adithan | INC | R. Amirtha Ganesan | ADMK |
References
- ↑ "Dhanushkodi Adithan "critical"". The Hindu. 7 August 2006.
- ↑ "Dhanushkodi Adithan's wife killed in accident". The Hindu. 6 August 2006.
- ↑ 14th Lok Sabha members
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