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M.S.Manickam () also known as MSM, was a prominent Indian politician, businessman, farmer, and former
member of the Legislative Assembly A member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is a representative elected by the voters of a constituency to a legislative assembly. Most often, the term refers to a subnational assembly such as that of a state, province, or territory of a country. S ...
of
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. He was born on 26 October 1946 and enjoyed widespread recognition in the local community.


Family life

M.S. Manickam, hailing from the village of Thagattur in
Vedaranyam Vedaranyam () (also spelt as Vedaraniam and Vedaranniyam) is a town in Nagapattinam district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is named after the presiding deity of the Vedaranyeswarar Temple. The recorded history of Vedaranyam is know ...
Taluk,
Nagapattinam Nagapattinam (''nākappaṭṭinam'', previously spelt Nagapatnam or Negapatam) is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Nagapattinam District. The town came to prominence during the period of Medieva ...
District, was born into a close-knit family. As the eldest son, he played a significant role in his household. His immediate family comprises his wife, Latha, his daughter, Radha, and his son, Srinivasan. Until 1991, they resided in their ancestral village of Thagattur. However, in pursuit of quality education for their children, they temporarily relocated to the neighboring town of
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, in the
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District, and later to
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in 2001 for their higher education. M.S. Manickam deeply embraces the tenets of
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.


Education

M.S. Manickam pursued his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Arts at
Alagappa Government Arts College Alagappa Government Arts College, is a co-educational arts and science college located in Karaikudi of Sivaganga District in Tamil Nadu, India. Also called as Alagappa arts college History The college was started in 11 August 1947 by Dr. Alaga ...
, located in
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under
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. Additionally, he continued his higher education at
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in
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, affiliated with
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.


Role


Agriculture

M.S. Manickam had a natural affinity for
farming Agriculture or farming is the practice of cultivating plants and livestock. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled peop ...
, likely influenced by growing up in a delta village. He chose to work as an
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to support his family financially.


Business

M.S. Manickam was involved in several business ventures to some extent. However, he did not achieve significant success in his business ventures. urther details about the specific business activities can be added.


Politics


ADMK (1972–1993)

M.S. Manickam's political journey began in college, inspired by
M.G. Ramachandran Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 24 December 1987), also popularly known as M.G.R., was an Indian politician, actor, philanthropist, and filmmaker who served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death in 1987 ...
's film career and impactful election campaigns for the DMK party. He actively participated in
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's college fan-led charity initiatives. In 1972, he joined M.G. Ramachandran's newly formed political party,
ADMK The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (; AIADMK) is an Indian regional political party with great influence in the state of Tamil Nadu and the  union territory of  Puducherry. It is a Dravidian party founded by the former chief mi ...
, influenced by his college seniors and mentors involved in
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's charities. Manickam's commitment to public service, rooted in his college experiences, has guided his political career. He upholds
M.G. Ramachandran Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 24 December 1987), also popularly known as M.G.R., was an Indian politician, actor, philanthropist, and filmmaker who served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death in 1987 ...
's vision, working for the welfare of
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's people. His affiliation with
ADMK The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (; AIADMK) is an Indian regional political party with great influence in the state of Tamil Nadu and the  union territory of  Puducherry. It is a Dravidian party founded by the former chief mi ...
has significantly contributed to the party's growth and the state's and Vedaranyam's development.


=Member of the Legislative Assembly 980-84/h3>

= M. S. Manickam made his debut as a candidate of the
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(ADMK) in the
Tamil Nadu legislative assembly The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has a strength of 234 members of whom are democratically elected using the First-past-the-post system. The presiding officer of the Assembl ...
elections in 1977, which occurred after the split of
MGR M. G. Ramachandran (1917–1987) was the Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. MGR may also refer to: * ManaGeR (MGR), graphical window system * Merry-go-round train, British freight-train design Mgr. is an honorific or abbreviation for: * Manag ...
from the DMK in 1972. At the age of 30, he contested for the first time but was unsuccessful, losing to M. Meenakshi Sundaram, the candidate from the DMK. Manickam secured the third position, while the Congress candidate claimed the second spot. In the subsequent 1980 elections, M. S. Manickam successfully won a seat in the
Tamil Nadu legislative assembly The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has a strength of 234 members of whom are democratically elected using the First-past-the-post system. The presiding officer of the Assembl ...
from the
Vedaranyam Vedaranyam () (also spelt as Vedaraniam and Vedaranniyam) is a town in Nagapattinam district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is named after the presiding deity of the Vedaranyeswarar Temple. The recorded history of Vedaranyam is know ...
constituency. He ran as an
ADMK The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (; AIADMK) is an Indian regional political party with great influence in the state of Tamil Nadu and the  union territory of  Puducherry. It is a Dravidian party founded by the former chief mi ...
candidate and attained victory at the age of 33. Throughout his tenure from 1980 to 1984, he dedicated himself to serving the people and worked diligently on their behalf.


=Exit from ADMK

= M. S. Manickam's involvement in politics took a different turn after
MGR M. G. Ramachandran (1917–1987) was the Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. MGR may also refer to: * ManaGeR (MGR), graphical window system * Merry-go-round train, British freight-train design Mgr. is an honorific or abbreviation for: * Manag ...
passed away in 1987 and a new leader took charge of the
ADMK The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (; AIADMK) is an Indian regional political party with great influence in the state of Tamil Nadu and the  union territory of  Puducherry. It is a Dravidian party founded by the former chief mi ...
party. Unfortunately, things changed in a way that didn't allow him to continue his political work for the people. As a result, in 1995, he made the decision to leave the
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (; AIADMK) is an Indian regional political party with great influence in the state of Tamil Nadu and the  union territory of  Puducherry. It is a Dravidian party founded by the former chief ...
(
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) because he felt there were no opportunities for him to serve the people within that party.


Mentor (1995–2009)

After leaving ADMK in 1995, he was a bit active in politics with
MGR Kazhagam R. M. Veerappan (also referred to as RMV or Rama Veerappan) is an Indian politician, an early Dravidian Leader, and a movie producer and screenwriter from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. He is the founder and leader of the MGR Kazhagam party. ...
formed by
R. M. Veerappan R. M. Veerappan (also referred to as RMV or Rama Veerappan) is an Indian politician, an early Dravidian Leader, and a movie producer and screenwriter from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. He is the founder and leader of the MGR Kazhagam party. ...
. Then, later on, he started giving way to energetic newcomers who wanted to bring positive change to society through politics. He supported them in winning Assembly Elections and acted as their mentor.


DMK (2010-until Death)

In the beginning of 2010, he switched his allegiance to the Thai Kazhagam (Mother Party)
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (; DMK) is a political party based in the state of Tamil Nadu where it is currently the ruling party having a comfortable majority without coalition support and the union territory of Puducherry where it is curre ...
. He joined this party along with a few former MLAs and former Minister Alagu Thirunavukkarasu. This move was seen as a way for him to re-enter active politics and continue working for the betterment of the people, fulfilling the unfinished tasks he had in mind.


Death

Having experienced a sudden heartache in the wee hours of the morning, he was swiftly taken to the renowned
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in
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on the afternoon of 14 December 2010. Tragically, he succumbed to a heart attack at the age of 64, precisely at 9:31 p.m., within the walls of Apollo Hospital. The following day, during his funeral, a multitude of individuals including the general public, relatives, family members, and local politicians from all parties arrived to pay their respects. It was a gathering of thousands. His son, Srinivasan, dutifully performed the final rituals at the Crematorium in Thagattur, Vedaranyam Taluk.


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Manickam, M. S. 1946 births 2010 deaths Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam politicians All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam politicians Tamil Nadu MLAs 1980–1984 People from Nagapattinam district