William (Vilavancode MLA)
M. William | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Madras State Assembly | |
| In office 1954 - 1957 1957 - 1962 1962 - 1967 | |
| Preceded by | D. Gnanasigamony (Marthamdom) |
| Constituency | Vilavancode |
| In office 1967–1972 | |
| Constituency | Killiyoor |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
M. William was a veteran Indian politician and a five time Member of the Legislative Assembly hailing from Palliyadi. He was elected twice to Travancore-Cochin assembly and three times to Madras State assembly.
Political career
He was elected as a Member of Legislative assembly to Travancore-Cochin Legislative Assembly in 1952 election from Arumana constituency as a Tamil Nadu Congress candidate.[1] He was elected again as a Tamil Nadu Congress candidate from Vilavancode constituency in 1954 election to Travancore-Cochin assembly.[2] He was elected to Tamil Nadu legislative assembly in 1957 and 1962 elections from Vilavancode constituency.[3][4] and from Killiyur constituency in 1967 election.[5]
Legacy
The William Children Hospital, Marthandam is named after him.
See also
References
- ^ "1952 election for Travancore-Cochin assembly" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 December 2008. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
- ^ "Interim Election to the Travancore-Cochin Assembly – 1954" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 October 2008. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
- ^ 1957 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India
- ^ 1962 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India
- ^ 1967 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India