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Dr. Padma (born 5 January 1945 in Uppiliapuram, Trichinopoly District) is an Indian medical doctor and politician.[2] She is the daughter of M. Sengamalam, married C. Nammalvar in 1966.[2] She obtained a M.B.B.S. degree from Thanjavur Medical College.[2]
Dr. Padma | |
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Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha[1] | |
In office 1991–1996 | |
Preceded by | M. Selvarasu |
Succeeded by | M. Selvarasu |
Constituency | Nagapattinam |
Member of Legislative Assembly | |
In office 1996–2001 | |
Preceded by | Dr.K.Gopal |
Succeeded by | C. K. Thamizharasan |
Constituency | Nannilam |
Personal details | |
Born | Uppiliapuram, Trichinopoly District, Madras Presidency, India | 5 January 1945
Political party | Indian National Congress, Tamil Maanila Congress |
Spouse | C. Nammalvar (1966) |
Alma mater | Thanjavur Medical College |
Occupation | Medical practitioner, politician |
Dr. Padma was the second woman to be elected to the Lok Sabha from the central districts of Tamil Nadu since Independence, when she won the Nagapattinam Lok Sabha constituency in 1991 elections.[3][4] She also won the Nannilam Assembly constituency seat as Tamil Maanila Congress candidate in 1996.[5][6]
Elections | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote percentage | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote percentage |
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1991 Indian general election | Nagapattinam | INC | Won | 49.71 | M. Selvarasu | CPI | 45.8 |
Elections | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote percentage | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote percentage |
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1996 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Nannilam | TMC(M) | Won | 61.37 | Dr.K.Gopal | AIADMK | 28.31 |
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