K. Venkataswami Naidu
K Venkataswami Naidu (6 July 1896 – 8 March 1972) was an Indian lawyer and politician from the Tamil Nadu, belonging to Indian National Congress. He served as the Mayor of Madras in the late 1930s. During 1952-54, he was the Minister for Religious endowments and Registration of Madras State(in C. Rajagopalachari's cabinet). [1][2][3]
Early life
Born on 6 July 1896 to Bashyam Naidu [Founder of Appa & Co Pharmaceuticals], Venkataswamy Naidu is a direct descendant of Beri Thimmappa, a popular late 17th and early 18th century merchant and dubash. Venkataswamy Naidu was educated at the Pachaiyappa's College and studied law at the Madras Law College. Their Family represents a powerful Naidu Family & were one of the wealthiest families in Madras.
In 1916, Venkataswamy Naidu married Varalakshmi Bhimamma. He sacrificed his entire life for the welfare of the people.
References
- Justice Party Golden Jubilee Souvenir, 1968. pp. 50–70.
- The Madras Tercentenary commemoration volume. Madras Tercentenary Celebration Committee. p. 116.
- S. Satyamurti, K. V. Ramanathan (2008). The Satyamurti letters: the Indian freedom struggle through the eyes of a parliamentarian, Volume 2. Pearson Education India. p. 203.
Preceded by J. Shivashanmugam Pillai |
Mayor of Madras 1938–1939 |
Succeeded by S. Satyamurti |