A. Y. S. Parisutha Nadar
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A. Y. S. Parisutha Nadar was an Indian politician. He was a member of the legislative assembly elected to Madras State from Thanjavur constituency
as a Congress
candidate. He was elected twice from the constituency in year 1957 and 1967.
The people of Thanjavur, in his time, relied heavily on agriculture. There was a lack of industries and higher educational institutions. Parisutha Nadar, aided by Kamaraj
was instrumental in facilitating the creation of institution of Thanjavur Medical College
. His mission was to industrialise Thanjavur for the betterment of the people.
As MLA for Thanjavur, he completed a project to provide drinking water to Thanjavur from Kollidam. Thanjavur's Bus Stand, now referred to as the Old Bus Stand, was also instituted during his term in office. A bicycle manufacturing plant was also begun on his initiative. This was part of his vision towards providing industrial infrastructure and colleges of higher education.
A.Y.S. Parisutha Nadar was the MLA in Tamilnadu, India for 3 terms, spanning over 15 years. He lost only once contesting against the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
leader M Karunanidhi on a difference of about 1000 votes. He also served as the Municipal Chairman of Thanjavur apart from his dedication to the Indian National Congress. His very close association with Sri Kamaraj Nadar and Sri Kakkan was on merits of his indisputable good performance, honesty and hard work which won him a status of an undisputed leader of the region.
His brother-in-law P.A. Yagappa Nadar was the leader of the Congress Party in the erstwhile Thanjavur District Board during the 1950s. It is noteworthy to mention that Parisutha Nadar was among the main donors of lands of about 150 acre (0.607029 km²) now occupied by the Thanjavur Medical College, the New Bus Stand and the Raja Serfoji Government College. The family has donated land in many other prime locations towards public cause. Sri Arokiasamy Nadar as well as his brother Rao Bahadur Sri A.Y. Arulanandasamy Nadar also served as the Municipal Chairmen of Thanjavur.
Parisutha Nadar had also built and donated school buildings for more than six schools in the region. The family has donated many other prime lands towards public cause. A few examples are large stretches of lands donated to the Guild of Service orphanage home, to the Samiappa Co-operative Institute, to the Bhoodan movement
and the Khadi Board situated near Bharath College. He has also contributed land to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
movement.
Thanjavur (State Assembly Constituency)
- Madras State :- Tamil Nadu :- References :...
as a Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
candidate. He was elected twice from the constituency in year 1957 and 1967.
The people of Thanjavur, in his time, relied heavily on agriculture. There was a lack of industries and higher educational institutions. Parisutha Nadar, aided by Kamaraj
K. Kamaraj
Kumarasami Kamaraj better known as K. Kamaraj was an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu widely acknowledged as the "Kingmaker" in Indian politics during the 1960s. He was the chief minister of Tamil Nadu during 1954-1963 and a Member of Parliament during 1952-1954 and 1969-1975...
was instrumental in facilitating the creation of institution of Thanjavur Medical College
Thanjavur Medical College
Thanjavur Medical College is one of the prominent medical colleges in India. It is located in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu and is affiliated with the Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai. It is one of the oldest medical colleges in Tamil Nadu and has a name on its own merit...
. His mission was to industrialise Thanjavur for the betterment of the people.
Early life and education
He was born in Thanjavur, on April 13, 1909 to Shri Yagappa Nadar and Shrimati Gnanammal. His elder brother was Shri Arulanandasamy Nadar. He did his schooling at St.Antony's High School, Thanjavur. He completed his pre-university course and graduated from St. Joseph's school in Tiruchirappalli. He was equally fond of sports and excelled in them.Political work
He was also elected as an Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the year 1946. During this tenure, he was a member of the constituent assembly that helped formulate the Constitution of India. He was part of the transient assembly and legislature formed just before India attained its independence. Parisutha Nadar and Rev. Fr. Jerome D'Souza were part of the commission that was specially formed for "the protection of Minorities' rights" under the Indian Constitution.| Role | Duration |
|---|---|
| 1946-52 | MLA, Thanjavur |
| 1957-62 | MLA, Thanjavur |
| 1967-71 | MLA, Thanjavur |
| 1959-61 | Municipal Chairman, Thanjavur |
As MLA for Thanjavur, he completed a project to provide drinking water to Thanjavur from Kollidam. Thanjavur's Bus Stand, now referred to as the Old Bus Stand, was also instituted during his term in office. A bicycle manufacturing plant was also begun on his initiative. This was part of his vision towards providing industrial infrastructure and colleges of higher education.
A.Y.S. Parisutha Nadar was the MLA in Tamilnadu, India for 3 terms, spanning over 15 years. He lost only once contesting against the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar...
leader M Karunanidhi on a difference of about 1000 votes. He also served as the Municipal Chairman of Thanjavur apart from his dedication to the Indian National Congress. His very close association with Sri Kamaraj Nadar and Sri Kakkan was on merits of his indisputable good performance, honesty and hard work which won him a status of an undisputed leader of the region.
Achievements
- Mr. A Y S Parisutha Nadar was a renowned and active sportsman.
- He represented the Madras Presidency in Football.
- He was the runner-up in Madras Presidency Billiards tournament.
- He became a pilot at the age of 61 when he successfully flew a solo flight.
- He was the founder president of the "Rotary Club of Thanjavur" in the year 1949.
- He was the president of the Cosmopolitan Club and Union Club of Thanjavur.
- He was the founder president of The Thanjavur Cricket Club and Thanjavur District Football Association.
- During World War II, he served as the Air Raid Warden for Thanjavur and was decorated with the title “Rao Sahib” for his meritorious service to society.
- He has visited several countries of the world including U.S., U.K., U.S.S.R., Germany, Japan, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, France and Japan.
Philanthropic services
Though his family hails from a minority group (Christian/Roman Catholic) of the Nadar community, they enjoy widespread goodwill for over four generations owing to charitable contributions made to the people of Thanjavur, especially the poor and the needy. His family has always been well regarded and respected by the people of Thanjavur for their contributions to all sections of society and selfless public service.His brother-in-law P.A. Yagappa Nadar was the leader of the Congress Party in the erstwhile Thanjavur District Board during the 1950s. It is noteworthy to mention that Parisutha Nadar was among the main donors of lands of about 150 acre (0.607029 km²) now occupied by the Thanjavur Medical College, the New Bus Stand and the Raja Serfoji Government College. The family has donated land in many other prime locations towards public cause. Sri Arokiasamy Nadar as well as his brother Rao Bahadur Sri A.Y. Arulanandasamy Nadar also served as the Municipal Chairmen of Thanjavur.
Parisutha Nadar had also built and donated school buildings for more than six schools in the region. The family has donated many other prime lands towards public cause. A few examples are large stretches of lands donated to the Guild of Service orphanage home, to the Samiappa Co-operative Institute, to the Bhoodan movement
Bhoodan movement
The Bhoodan Movement or Land Gift Movement was a voluntary land reform movement in India started by Acharya Vinoba Bhave in 1951 started at Pochampally village now known as Bhoodhan Pochampally.-Method:...
and the Khadi Board situated near Bharath College. He has also contributed land to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a non-profit animal welfare organization originally founded in England in 1824 to pass laws protecting carriage horses from abuse. SPCA groups are now found in many nations, where they campaign for animal welfare, assist in cruelty to animals...
movement.