V. R. Nedunchezhiyan
| V. R. Nedunchezhiyan | |
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| Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu | |
| In office 17 June 1994 - 12 December 1994 | |
| Preceded by | M. G. Ramachandran |
| Succeeded by | Janaki Ramachandran |
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| Born | 11 July 1920 |
| Died | 12 January 2000 |
| Political party | AIADMK |
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V.R. Nedunchezhiyan (11 July 1920 – 12 January 2000) was a former finance minister of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. He was also the acting chief minister of Tamil Nadu in two tenures (3 February 1969 – 10 February 1969 and 24 December 1987 – 7 January 1988).
He was born at Thirukkannapuram and was initiated into politics during his days at Annamalai University.[1] He joined the Dravidar Kazhagam party in 1944, but, along with C. N. Annadurai, moved away to form the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in 1949.[1]
He died of heart failure in hospital on 12 January 2000. He was survived by his wife, Visalakshi, and a son.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Nedunchezhiyan dies of heart failure". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
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