P. T. Saraswathy Explained

Birth Date:13 March 1935
Birth Name:Pearline Thangam Saraswathy
Party:All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Office:Member of the
Term:1977–1980
Constituency:Thirumangalam
Death Place:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Birth Place:Cheranmadevi, British Raj

P. T. Saraswathy (1935–2009) was a politician of the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu. She served as the Minister of Social Welfare in MG Ramachandran's cabinet.

Early life

Born at Cheranmadevi in Tirunelveli district on 13 March 1935, P. T. Saraswathy attended the Lady Doak College, Madurai, from where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree. Later she did a law course at the Madras Christian College.[1]

Career

Saraswathy was a secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and contested the 1977 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from Tirumangalam constituency. She defeated the Indian National Congress's candidate and was elected to the Sixth Assembly of Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister MG Ramachandran appointed her the Minister of Social Welfare in his cabinet.[2] She was a legal advisor to Foundation for Innovative Case work On Education Economy & Environment.[3]

Personal life

Saraswathy died at her residence in Chennai in May 2009. Her body was discovered only when her neighbours called the police after noticing that her house had been locked for several days.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly—Who's Who 1977. 1977. Government of Tamil Nadu. Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 187–88. 30 November 2017.
  2. News: Menon. Jaya. MGR: The original 'ladies man'. 30 November 2017. The Times of India. 13 March 2010.
  3. Web site: Organisation. FICAS. 30 November 2017.
  4. News: Former AIADMK minister found dead. 30 November 2017. Hindustan Times. 12 May 2009.