R. Ramprabhu

K. V. R. Ramprabu
K. V. R. Ramprabu
Member of the Legislative Assembly
In office
13 May 2001 – 13 May 2011
Preceded byU. Thisaiveeran
Succeeded byS. Sundararaj
ConstituencyParamakudi
Personal details
Born (1967-11-05) November 5, 1967 (age 58)
Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, India
PartyTamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar)
Other political
affiliations
Indian National Congress
SpouseJeeva Ramprabu
Children2
ProfessionAdvocate

K. V. R. Ramprabu (born 5 November 1967) is a Tamil politician and advocate from Tamil Nadu. He served as a two-term Member of the Legislative Assembly representing the Paramakudi constituency in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 2001 to 2011.

He was elected in the 2001 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election as a candidate of the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar), and was re-elected in the 2006 election as a candidate of the Indian National Congress.

Early life and education

Ramprabu was born in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. He belongs to the Scheduled Caste community. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and later enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council.

He is the son of K. V. Rakkan, an advocate and former Congress leader in Ramanathapuram district.

Political career

Ramprabu with G. K. Moopanar

Ramprabu began his political career as Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Youth Congress Committee.

In 1996, following the formation of the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) by G. K. Moopanar after its split from the Indian National Congress, Ramprabu aligned with the party.

He was elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Paramakudi constituency in 2001 as a candidate of the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar).[1]

He was re-elected in the 2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election as a candidate of the Indian National Congress.[2]

He served two consecutive terms until 2011.

Following subsequent political realignments, including the revival of the Tamil Maanila Congress under G. K. Vasan, he continued his association with the party and has served as State President of the SC/ST Wing of the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar).

Legislative tenure (2001–2011)

During his tenure, development initiatives in the Paramakudi constituency included expansion of municipal borewells, improvements in sanitation infrastructure in rural areas, and implementation of the Cauvery Combined Water Supply Scheme.

Paramakudi has historically been regarded as a communally sensitive constituency. During his tenure from 2001 to 2011, no major incidents of communal violence resulting in significant loss of life or property were officially recorded within the constituency.

Ramprabu practices law in Ramanathapuram district. He has served as President of the Tamil Nadu Bar Association (TNBA), Ramanathapuram district. He is also associated with Onyx Animation Studio as proprietor.

Personal life

Ramprabu is married to Jeeva Ramprabu, an engineer and former member of the Indian Youth Congress. The couple have two children.

References

  1. ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 2001 to the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 2006 to the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 13 February 2026.

Early life and education

Ramprabu was born on 5 November 1967 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. He belongs to the Scheduled Caste community. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council.

Ramprabu practices law in Ramanathapuram district. He served as President of the Tamil Nadu Bar Association (TNBA), Ramanathapuram district. He is also associated with Onyx Animation Studio as proprietor.

Political career

Ramprabu began his political career as Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Youth Congress Committee. In 1996, he joined the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar), founded by G. K. Moopanar following the party's split from the Indian National Congress.

Following subsequent political realignments, including the merger of the Tamil Maanila Congress with the Indian National Congress and its later revival under G. K. Vasan, he continued his association with the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar). He has served as the State President of the SC/ST Wing of the party.

Legislative tenure (2001–2011)

Ramprabu was elected from the Paramakudi constituency in 2001 and re-elected in 2006. He served two consecutive terms in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

During his tenure, development initiatives in the constituency included expansion of borewells in Paramakudi Municipality, improvements in rural sanitation infrastructure, and implementation of the Cauvery Combined Water Supply Scheme in the region.

Paramakudi has historically been regarded as a communally sensitive constituency. During his tenure (2001–2011), no major incidents of communal violence resulting in significant loss of life or property were officially recorded within the constituency.

Political background

He is the son of K. V. Rakkan, an advocate and Congress leader who served as Vice President of the Ramanathapuram District Congress Committee, Director of Pandian Grama Bank, and Member of the Southern Railway Recruitment Board.

Personal life

Ramprabu is married to Jeeva Ramprabu, an engineer and former Indian Youth Congress member. She is also associated with the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar). They have two children.

References


Political career

Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly Elections Contested

Elections Constituency Party Result Vote percentage Opposition Candidate Opposition Party Opposition vote percentage
2001 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Paramakudi TMC(M) Won 49.58 S. Chelliah PT 44.22
2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Paramakudi INC Won 45.36 Dr.S. Sundararaj AIADMK 44.42
2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Paramakudi INC Lost 34.63 Dr.S. Sundararaj AIADMK 57.88

References