V. P. Raman
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Venkata Pattabhi Raman | |
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Advocate-General of Tamil Nadu | |
In office 1977–1979 | |
Preceded by | K. Parasaran |
Personal details | |
Born | Madras, Madras Presidency, British India, Tamil Nadu, India | 3 October 1932
Died | 2 December 1991 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | (aged 59)
Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
Spouse | kalpakam Raman |
Children | Mohan V. Ram, P. S. Raman, P. R. Raman, |
Alma mater | Loyola College, Madras, Madras Law College |
Occupation | lawyer |
Profession | Advocate-General |
Venkata Pattabhi Raman (3 October 1932 – 2 December 1991) was an Indian lawyer and politician who served as the Advocate-General of Tamil Nadu from 1977 to 1979. His son Mohan Raman is an actor.
Early life and education
Raman was born on 3 October 1932 in Madras and had his schooling at Church Park. On completion of his schooling, Raman graduated in Physics from Loyola College and studied law at Madras Law College completing his studies with a gold medal.
Politics
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Initially, Raman was attracted towards Communism. Later, however, he joined the fledgling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and in 1955, framed the constitution of the party along with E. V. K. Sampath and Era Seziyan.