Neelalohithadasan Nadar
| Dr. A. Neelalohithadasan Nadar | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Spouse(s) | Jameela Prakasam |
Neelalohithadasan Nadar is a politician from Kerala state of India and has been minister of various departments throughout his career.
Career
Nadar was state's Sports and Youth Minister from 1987 to 1991.[1] Later he also was minister of Forest and Transportation from 1999 to 2000.[2]
Criminal cases
Nadar has been accused and convicted for sexual assault against women. In 1999 he assaulted forest officer Prakriti Srivastava and in 2000 assaulted IAS and Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala Nalini Netto.[3] He was pronounced guilty by the magisterial court of Kozhikode in 2004[4] but was later acquitted in 2008 by another fast track court.[5] Nadar was also accused for sexually harassing a senior IAS officer Nalini Netto.
Personal life
Nadar is married to Jameela Prakasam, who is also a politician from Janata Dal (Secular) party and is Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly since her win in 2011 election. They have two daughters. His elder daughter Deepthi is working in Secretariat[6] and his younger daughter Divya, who was an young scientist working for Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre(VSSC), committed suicide on 29 August 2010.
References
- ↑ "Council of Ministers". Government of Kerala. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ "Ministries Since 1957 (After the formation of Kerala State)". Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ Shastri, Paromita (1 November 2004). "Battle Of The Atoms". Outlook India. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ John Mary (24 September 2004). "Molestation jail term for ex-minister". The Telegraph (Calcutta). Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ "Neelalohithadasan Nadar acquitted". The Hindu. 23 July 2008. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ "Profile: Smt. Jameela Prakasam". Government of Kerala. Retrieved 14 June 2013.