O. S. Duraisamy Gounder

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O.S Durisamy Gounder is a most respected politician indigenous in the region of Tamil North western districts in Tamilnadu

1 OS Duraisamy Gounder
2 Community service
3 Personal life
4 Place

[edit] OS Duraisamy Gounder

OS Duraisamy Gounder (commonly known as OSD or Maniyakarar) is from a wealthy, landowning, agricultural community. As a seasoned politician and well polished man, he held the Member of Legislative Council (MLC) positions at the State(TN,India) Assembly in MGR Cabinet.

[edit] Community service

He was one of the prominent figures from his caste Vettuva Gounder. He was the President of Vettuva Gounder Sangam until his death. He was also responsible for building a new Lord Muruga temple on top of Nagamalai at Arachalur which is his home town. He was also one of the key person responsible for bringing the Navarasam Arts and Science College for Women College to Nagamalai, Arachalur.

[edit] Personal life

He is survived by his wife Ranjitham Duraisamy, who is continuing her husbands community works. He is a close relative of Late Mr Paramasivam IAS - Personnel secretary of Ex Chief Minister MGR.