| Office | MLA |
|---|---|
| Office | MLA |
| Office | MLA
|
| Born | 1955-9-15 |
| Born | Pullachi Kutiyiruppu, Vadakadu, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | Template:Death date and age |
| Place of death | Vadakadu, Tamil Nadu
|
| Children | 3 sons
|
| Occupation | Politician
|
A. Venkatachalam (15 September 1955 – 7 October 2010[1]) was a MLA from Alangudi, Tamil Nadu; he represented the constituency for five year terms starting in 1984, 1996 and 2001.[2] During this time, he was also the Minister for Tourism in Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha's cabinet. Venkatachalam was from the village of Vadakadu, which is located in what was his constituency.[3]
Venkatachalam died on 7 October 2010, reportedly murdered by sickle in his house by four people. Angry mobs blocked roads and damaged vehicles in protest.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ex-AIADMK minister Venkatachalam killed(8 October 2010).
- ↑ Issues of basic amenities remain unresolved. The Hindu(6 May 2006).
- ↑ Former AIADMK minister murdered brutally(8 October 2010).