Former TNCC president M. Krishnasamy chosen for Thagaisal Thamizhar Award
Hailing from a political family, he represented the erstwhile Vandavasi Lok Sabha constituency from 1991 to 1996 and the Arani Lok Sabha constituency from 2009 to 2014
The Tamil Nadu government will honor former Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president M. Krishnasamy with the Thagaisal Thamizhar Award on Independence Day, according to sources. The award, established in 2021, recognizes prominent individuals who have significantly contributed to Tamil Nadu and the welfare of the Tamil community, and comes with a ₹10 lakh cash prize and a citation. Mr. Krishnasamy, 86, will receive the award from Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
M. Krishnasamy, a political figure from a prominent family, served as the representative for Vandavasi Lok Sabha constituency from 1991 to 1996 and Arani Lok Sabha constituency from 2009 to 2014. He holds a law degree. He is the son-in-law of K. Vinayagam, a former Congress MLA from Tiruttani, who also served as the Congress Legislature Party Leader.
His son, M. K. Vishnu Prasad, represented Arani Lok Sabha from 2019 to 2024 and now represents Cuddalore Lok Sabha. His daughter, Sowmya Anbumani, an MLA from Dharmapuri, is married to Anbumani Ramadoss, the president of Pattali Makkal Katchi.
The Thagaisal Thamizhar Award was instituted in 2021 to honor notable figures who have made substantial contributions to Tamil Nadu and the Tamil community. Previous recipients include veteran CPI(M) leader N. Sankaraiah, R. Nallakannu, K. Veeramani, Kumari Ananthan, and K. M. Khader Mohideen.
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