T. S. Soundaram
T. S. Soundaram Ramachandran (18 August 1904 – 21 October 1984) was an Indian physician, social reformer and politician was the daughter of T. V. Sundaram Iyengar, the founder of T V Sundaram Iyengar and Sons Limited, popularly known as TVS Group of companies, one of India's largest industrial conglomerates. She was married young barely at the age of 14 in 1918, her husband Dr. Soundararajan, encouraged her to study. But when he died when she was in her teens, it was her parents who urged her to continue with her studies. It was at Lady Hardinge Medical College in Delhi that she did her medicine degree.
T. S. Soundaram | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Madras State Assembly | |
| In office 1952–1957 | |
| Preceded by | V. S. S. Mani Chettiyar |
| Constituency | Athoor |
| Member of the Madras State Assembly | |
| In office 1957–1962 | |
| Preceded by | V. Madanagopal |
| Constituency | Vedasandur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 August 1904 Thirunelveli, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Died | 21 October 1984 Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Dr. G. Ramachandran |
| Parent | T. V. Sundaram Iyengar (father) |
| Relatives | TVS family |
| Occupation | Doctor, Politician, Social Worker |
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