Anbil P. Dharmalingam
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Politics
Anbil Dharmalingam was one of the founder-members of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).[1]
When the DMK was elected to power in 1967, Dharmalingam served as the Minister for Local Administration[2] and Agriculture a various times.[3]
At a rally held in North Arcot district on 7 and 8 April 1973 in which Dharmalingam and five other Ministers presided, he declared that formation of an independent Tamil Nadu was the aim of the DMK.[4][5]
Electoral records
He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Lalgudi constituency in 1962 and 1980 elections and from Tiruchirappalli - II constituency in 1971 election.[6][7][8]
Family & Legacy
Anbil Dharmalingam died in 1993,His sons Anbil Periyasamy and Anbil Poyyamozhi have been members of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and have served in Tamil Nadu legislative assembly.[9]His grandson, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, is currently serving as the Minister for School Education of Tamil Nadu.[10] He is also the District Secretary of Trichy (South) for the DMK. Previously, he held key positions as the Deputy State Secretary of the DMK Youth Wing (2014–2019) and was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from 2016 to 2021.
Honors and Commemoration
In recognition of Anbil Dharmalingam’s contributions to the Dravidian movement, DMK founder and former Chief Minister C. N. Annadurai personally addressed a letter to all party members titled "Anbil Azhaikkiraar" (அன்பில் அழைக்கிறார்),[11] emphasizing his significance within the party. His influence was further acknowledged when a statue in his honor was inaugurated by then Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, commemorating his lifelong dedication to the party and Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.[12]
Generational Political Alliances with DMK Leadership
Anbil P. Dharmalingam was known to be one of the top 10 close associates of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader M. Karunanidhi. His son, Anbil Poyyamozhi, shared a close friendship with M. K. Stalin, the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Continuing this legacy, his grandson, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, has a strong association with Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
This rare generational continuity of personal and political friendships between the families of Anbil Dharmalingam and M. Karunanidhi spans over three generations, marking a unique political relationship in Tamil Nadu’s history.[13]
References
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- ↑ 1962 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India
- ↑ 1971 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India
- ↑ 1980 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India
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