K. T. Kosalram
Indian politician (1915–1985)
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K. T. Kosalram (1915-1985) was an Indian politician. He was also a freedom fighter and a congressman. He owned Dina Sethi, a newspaper from Purasawakkam, Chennai.
K. T. Kosalram | |
|---|---|
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1952–1957 | |
| Succeeded by | S. P. Adithanar |
| Constituency | Sathankulam |
| In office 1962–1967 | |
| Preceded by | S. P. Adithanar |
| Succeeded by | Martin |
| Constituency | Sathankulam |
| Member of Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1977–1980 | |
| In office 1980–1984 | |
| In office 1984–1985 | |
| Preceded by | M. S. Sivasamy |
| Succeeded by | R. Dhanuskodi Athithan |
| Constituency | Tiruchendur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 December 1915 |
| Died | 27 January 1985 (aged 69) |
| Party | INC |
| Spouse(s) | Gomathi Devi Saroja |
| Children | K T K Subash K T K Mohan Ram K T K Ashokan K T K Jamuna K T K Aruna K T K Jawahar K T K Thoosimuthu K T K Indra |
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Early life and freedom struggle
K. T. Kosalram was born in 1915 and played a significant role in India's struggle for independence. He actively participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1932 and the Quit India Movement in 1942.[1] Kosalram was notably involved in the burning of the Kurumbur Railway Station during the 1942 uprisings, an act for which he was arrested, sentenced, and imprisoned.[1] He served as the secretary of the Tirunelveli District Satyagraha Committee.[citation needed]
Political career
Kosalram's political career began with his service as a Member of the then composite Madras State Legislative Assembly from 1946 to 1956, followed by his tenure in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council from 1957 to 1962.[2] He continued his legislative service as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 1962 to 1967.[2] Later, he was a member of Lok Sabha elected from Tiruchendur constituency in the 1977, 1980 and 1984 elections.[1][3][4][5][6]
