R. V. Janakiraman (8 January 1941[citation needed] – 10 June 2019) was the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
R.V.Janakiraman | |
|---|---|
| Chief Minister of Pondicherry | |
| In office 26 May 1996 – 18 March 2000 | |
| Preceded by | V. Vaithilingam |
| Succeeded by | P. Shanmugam |
| Constituency | Nellithope |
| Leader of Opposition | |
| In office May, 2001 – March, 2006 | |
| Constituency | Nellithope |
| Public Works Department Minister | |
| In office 1989–1991 | |
| Constituency | Nellithope |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 January 1941[citation needed] Villianur, Puducherry |
| Died | 10 June 2019 (aged 78)[1] Puducherry, Puducherry, India |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
Political career
He was elected from Nellithope assembly constituency for five consecutive terms starting from 1985, 1990, 1991, 1996, and 2001. He lost the polls to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Om Sakthi Sekar in 2006 owing to his health ailments (Parkinson's).
He served as Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Pondicherry from 26 May 1996 to 18 March 2000 and headed the coalition government of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Tamil Maanila Congress.[2]
Death
Janakiraman died aged 78 in a private hospital at Puducherry.
Electoral history
| Year | Post | Constituency | Party | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | M.L.A. | Nellithope | DMK | WON |
| 1990 | M.L.A. | Nellithope | DMK | WON |
| 1991 | M.L.A. | Nellithope | DMK | WON |
| 1996 | M.L.A. | Nellithope | DMK | WON |
| 2001 | M.L.A. | Nellithope | DMK | WON |
| 2006 | M.L.A. | Nellithope | DMK | LOSS |
| 2011 | M.L.A. | Nellithope | DMK | LOSS |