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'''A. Venkatachalam''' (15 September 1955 – 7 October 2010<ref name="deathreport1">{{cite news|url=http://newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article288765.ece|title=Ex-AIADMK minister Venkatachalam killed|date=8 October 2010|publisher=The New Indian Express|accessdate=2010-10-10}}</ref>) was a former [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from [[Alangudi (State Assembly Constituency)|Alangudi]], [[Tamil Nadu]]; he represented the constituency for five year terms starting in 1984, 1996 and 2001.<ref name="Issues of basic amenities remain unresolved">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/06/stories/2006050615510300.htm|title=Issues of basic amenities remain unresolved|date=6 May 2006|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=2009-08-08}}</ref> During this time, he was also the Minister for Tourism in Chief Minister [[J. Jayalalithaa|J. Jayalalitha's]] cabinet. Venkatachalam was from the village of [[Vadakadu]], which is located in what was his constituency.<ref name="deathreport2">{{cite news|url=http://www.behindindia.com/india-news-stories/oct-10-02/aiadmk-08-10-10.html|title=Former AIADMK minister murdered brutally|date=8 October 2010|publisher=BehindIndia.com|accessdate=2010-10-10}}</ref>
'''A. Venkatachalam''' (15 September 1955 – 7 October 2010<ref name="deathreport1">{{cite news|url=http://newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article288765.ece|title=Ex-AIADMK minister Venkatachalam killed|date=8 October 2010|publisher=The New Indian Express|accessdate=2010-10-10}}</ref>) was a former [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from [[Alangudi (State Assembly Constituency)|Alangudi]], [[Tamil Nadu]]; he represented the constituency for five year terms starting in 1984, 1996 and 2001.<ref name="Issues of basic amenities remain unresolved">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/06/stories/2006050615510300.htm|title=Issues of basic amenities remain unresolved|date=6 May 2006|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=2009-08-08}}</ref> During this time, he was also the Minister for Tourism in Chief Minister [[J. Jayalalithaa|J. Jayalalitha's]] cabinet. Venkatachalam was from the village of [[Vadakadu]], which is located in what was his constituency.<ref name="deathreport2">{{cite news|url=http://www.behindindia.com/india-news-stories/oct-10-02/aiadmk-08-10-10.html |title=Former AIADMK minister murdered brutally |date=8 October 2010 |publisher=BehindIndia.com |accessdate=2010-10-10 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101011092049/http://www.behindindia.com/india-news-stories/oct-10-02/aiadmk-08-10-10.html |archivedate=11 October 2010 }}</ref>


Venkatachalam died on 7 October 2010, reportedly murdered by sickle in his house by four people. Angry mobs blocked roads and damaged vehicles in protest.<ref name="deathreport1"/>
Venkatachalam died on 7 October 2010, reportedly murdered by sickle in his house by four people. Angry mobs blocked roads and damaged vehicles in protest.<ref name="deathreport1"/>

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A. Venkatachalam
MLA
In office
1984–1989
MLA
In office
1996–2001
MLA
In office
2001–2006
ConstituencyAlangudi
Personal details
Born(1955-09-15)15 September 1955
Pullachi Kutiyiruppu, Vadakadu, Tamil Nadu, India
Died(2010-10-07)7 October 2010
Pullachi Kutiyiruppu
Children3 sons
OccupationPolitician

A. Venkatachalam (15 September 1955 – 7 October 2010[1]) was a former MLA from Alangudi, Tamil Nadu; he represented the constituency for five year terms starting in 1984, 1996 and 2001.[2] During this time, he was also the Minister for Tourism in Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha's cabinet. Venkatachalam was from the village of Vadakadu, which is located in what was his constituency.[3]

Venkatachalam died on 7 October 2010, reportedly murdered by sickle in his house by four people. Angry mobs blocked roads and damaged vehicles in protest.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ex-AIADMK minister Venkatachalam killed". The New Indian Express. 8 October 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  2. ^ "Issues of basic amenities remain unresolved". The Hindu. 6 May 2006. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
  3. ^ "Former AIADMK minister murdered brutally". BehindIndia.com. 8 October 2010. Archived from the original on 11 October 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)