Chennai: Senior Congress leader Kumari Ananthan passes away

ANI April 9, 2025 399 views

Veteran Congress leader Kumari Ananthan has passed away at 93 in a Chennai hospital, marking the end of a distinguished political career. He was a five-time Tamil Nadu Assembly member and served as a Lok Sabha MP from Nagarkoil in 1977. Ananthan was the father of BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, who shared an emotional tribute highlighting his influence on her Tamil identity. His legacy in Tamil Nadu politics remains significant, remembered both as a political leader and a nurturing father.

"I do not speak Tamil because I learned it... I speak Tamil because Tamil gave birth to me." - Tamilisai Soundararajan
Hyderabad, April 9: Senior Congress leader and renowned literary figure Kumari Ananthan passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Wednesday due to an age-related illness. He was 93.

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Veteran Congress leader who served five terms in Tamil Nadu Assembly

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Father of BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan

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Lok Sabha MP from Nagarkoil in 1977

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Passed away at 93 in Chennai

Kumari Ananthan is the father of former Telangana Governor and BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan.

Kumari Ananthan was a member of the Tamil Nadu Assembly five times and a Congress Lok Sabha MP from the Nagarkoil constituency in 1977.

His body will be kept for homage at his daughter's residence in Chennai Saligramam.

BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan expressed profound grief over the demise of her father, Kumari Ananthan, in a heartfelt note posted on X.

https://x.com/DrTamilisai4BJP/status/1909687867086872741/photo/2

In her emotional tribute, she wrote, "I do not speak Tamil because I learned it... I speak Tamil because Tamil gave birth to me."It was my father, Mr. Kumari Ananthan, who made me speak Tamil with pride. Today, he has joined my mother. blending into eternity"

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
A true stalwart of Tamil politics and literature. His contributions to both fields will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences to Tamilisai Soundararajan and family. 🙏
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Priya M.
Interesting how his daughter is in BJP while he remained in Congress his whole life. Shows how political families can have diverse ideologies. Rest in peace sir.
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Suresh V.
While I respect his service, I wish the article had mentioned more about his literary works. He was an accomplished writer beyond just politics.
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Lakshmi R.
That quote from his daughter brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful tribute to her father's legacy. 💔
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Karthik N.
93 years is a long life well lived! His political career spanned such important decades in Tamil Nadu's history. We need more leaders like him today.
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Ananya P.
The photo of him with his daughter shows so much love between them. Politics aside, this is ultimately a story about family. My heart goes out to Dr. Tamilisai.

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