A. Ganeshamurthi
Member of the Parliament of India (1947–2024)
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Avinashi Ganeshamurthi (10 June 1947 – 28 March 2024) was an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu who was a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He last represented Erode in the Lok Sabha.[1] He had earlier been an MP in the 12th and 13th Lok Sabhas.[2][3][4][5]
Preceded byS. Selvakumara Chinnayan
ConstituencyErode, Tamil Nadu
Succeeded byS. Selvakumara Chinnayan
ConstituencyErode, Tamil Nadu
Avinashi Ganeshamurthi | |
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 23 May 2019 – 28 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | S. Selvakumara Chinnayan |
| Constituency | Erode, Tamil Nadu |
| In office 16 May 2009 – 16 May 2014 | |
| Succeeded by | S. Selvakumara Chinnayan |
| Constituency | Erode, Tamil Nadu |
| In office 19 March 1998 –13 October 1999 | |
| Preceded by | S. K. Kharventhan |
| Succeeded by | Palaniyappa Gounder Kumarasamy |
| Constituency | Palani, Tamil Nadu |
| Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 27 January 1989 — 30 January 1991 | |
| Preceded by | S. Balakrishnan |
| Succeeded by | Kavinilavu Dharmaraj |
| Constituency | Modakkurichi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 June 1947 |
| Died | 28 March 2024 (aged 76) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Party | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
Other political affiliations | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Spouse | Balamani |
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On 28 March 2024, Ganeshamurthi committed suicide by poisoning himself in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He was 76.[6][7][8]
Positions held
Source:[9]
| Date / Period | Position / Details |
|---|---|
| 28 March 2024 | Passed away at Coimbatore on 28 March 2024 |
| May 2019 |
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| 2009 |
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| 1998 1998–99 1999–2000 |
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| 1989–1991 | Member, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (Modakkurichi Assembly constituency) |
