R. V. Swaminathan (5 August 1908 – 4 October 1984) was an Indian politician, freedom fighter, and Union Minister. He was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu and represented the state in the Lok Sabha as a Member of Parliament.

Swaminathan was born on 5 August 1908.[1] He began his political journey as a freedom fighter during India's struggle for independence.[1]

Swaminathan was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly (then Madras State Assembly) from the Sivaganga constituency in 1952 and again in 1962 as a candidate of the Indian National Congress.[2][3]

In 1963, following K. Kamaraj's resignation as Chief Minister, Swaminathan entered a leadership contest against M. Bhaktavatsalam.[4] Swaminathan stated that his candidacy was intended to "break the monotony of unanimous elections".[5] Bhaktavatsalam, however, secured victory with 128 votes to Swaminathan's 22.[5]

During the split in the Indian National Congress in 1969, Swaminathan sided with the faction led by Indira Gandhi.[6]

He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Madurai constituency as an Indian National Congress candidate in 1971.[7] He was re-elected from Madurai in 1977.[8] In 1980, he was re-elected to the Lok Sabha from the Sivaganga constituency[9] and was appointed Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development.[5]

Swaminathan died on 4 October 1984.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "R.V. Swaminathan". Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  2. ^ 1951/52 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India
  3. ^ 1962 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India
  4. ^ Chockalingam, V. (7 May 2024). Indian Political Dynamics. Pustaka Digital Media. p. 1966.
  5. ^ a b c Ramakrishnan, T. (30 September 2022). "Battle of ballots is nothing new in the Congress". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  6. ^ Ramakrishnan, T. (4 June 2024). "When Congress in Tamil Nadu defied the norm of nominating presidents". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  7. ^ Volume I, 1971 Indian general election, 5th Lok Sabha
  8. ^ Volume I, 1977 Indian general election, 6th Lok Sabha
  9. ^ Volume I, 1980 Indian general election, 7th Lok Sabha


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