Balasubramanian Parameswaran ( 20 January 1913 – 15 September 1966)[1][2] was an Indian politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly from Maduranthakam constituency as an Indian National Congress candidate in 1946, 1952, and 1962 elections.[3][4] He was the grandson of Rettamalai Srinivasan, a pioneer in the Scheduled Caste movement. He was educated at the St. Gabriels High School and Presidency College, Madras. He served as private secretary to another Scheduled Caste leader M. C. Rajah.[5] During 7 April 1949 – 9 April 1952, he was the minister for Firka development, Khadi, Cottage industries, Fisheries, Cinchona and Harijan uplift in the P.S Kumaraswamy Raja ministry.[6] During 1952–54, he was the mayor of Madras.[7] From 13 April 1954 until 31 March 1957, he was the minister for Transport, Harijan Uplift, Hindu Religious Endowments, Registration and Prohibition in Kamaraj ministry.[8] During 1958–62, he was a member of the Rajya Sabha – the upper house of the Indian parliament.[9]
B. Parameswaran | |
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| Member of the Madras State Assembly | |
| In office 1952 - 1957 | |
| Preceded by | V. Venkatasubba Reddi |
| Constituency | Maduranthakam |
| In office 1962 - 1967 | |
| Preceded by | P. S. Ellappan |
| Constituency | Maduranthakam |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
References
edit- ^ Who's who of Indian Parliament. Parliament Secretariat, India. 1958. p. 190.
- ^ Debates; Official Report, Volume 69. Madras: Madras (India : State). Legislature. Legislative Council. 1967. p. 1.
- ^ 1951/52 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India
- ^ 1962 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India
- ^ . V. Rama Rao, G. D. Binani (1954). India at a glance: a comprehensive reference book on India. p. 505.
- ^ Justice Party golden jubilee souvenir, 1968. Justice Party. 1968. pp. 50–65. ISBN.
- ^ dated April 12, 1954: New Madras Cabinet[usurped]
- ^ A Review of the Madras Legislative Assembly (1952-1957) Archived 2013-10-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Rajya Sabha biography
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