Thol. Thirumavalavan
Thol Thirumavalavan, Tholkappiyan Thirumavalavan, Thirumavalavan, Thol. Thirumaavalavan
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Tholkappiyan Thirumavalavan (born Ramasamy Thirumavalavan on 17 August 1962), better known as Thol. Thirumavalavan, is an Indian politician and activist from Tamil Nadu. He is a member of parliament in the Lok Sabha representing Chidambaram. He is the leader and president of the political party Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi since 1990. Thirumavalavan studied criminology and law, and worked for a time in the forensic department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. He rose to prominence in the 1990s as a bahujan leader, and his political platform centres on Ambedkarite and Dravidian philosophies, and ending caste-based discrimination and caste system. He is also a critic of Hindu nationalism, which he believes would homogenise Tamil society and lead to Tamils losing their identity. He has also expressed support for Tamil nationalist movements in Sri Lanka, including the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, a militant secessionist group banned in India. He has authored a few books, and also acted in few Tamil films. Thirumavalavan contested the 1999 and 2004 Indian general elections unsuccessfully from the Chidambaram constituency. In between, he was elected as the member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in the 2001 assembly elections from Mangalore. Subsequently, he has won the 2009, 2019, and 2024 Indian general elections from Chidambaram, while losing in 2014. He also contested in the 2016 assembly elections from Kattumannarkoil and lost. Thirumavalavan's confrontation with Pattali Makkal Katchi and its founder Ramadoss has resulted in frequent clashes between Dalits and the Vanniyars. While both of them reconciled their differences and worked together for a period in 2004 to 2009, when they were part of the same electoral alliance, both parties have often accused each other of instigating violence against the other community.
Career
- 1962Born
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Anganur
- •Citizenship: India
- •Known as: politician
What happened recently
Tamil nationalism offers secular alternative to BJP's Hindutva politics: VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan
Another churn in Tamil Nadu politics? VCK's Thol Thirumavalavan hints at possible BJP
"We continue friendship with DMK": VCK chief Thirumavalavan calls for regional unity, slams BJP over 'One Nation, One Election'
Both TVK, DMK must join INDIA bloc to effectively defeat BJP at national level: VCK chief
DMK, TVK should be part of national front against BJP, says VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan
Nothing wrong in appointment of ‘Jana Nayagan’ film producer Venkata Narayana: Thirumavalavan
Thirumavalavan says Vijay’s gesture is unbecoming of CM, urges him to uphold tradition of TN assembly
Thiruma, Left leaders call Vijay’s gesture unsuitable for CM’s post, urge him to uphold tradition of TN Assembly
Praveen Chakravarty sought VCK’s support before filing Rajya Sabha nomination: Thirumavalavan
"Dont believe in false propaganda": VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan urges cadres to halt protest against DMK
"Awaiting decision of Left parties": VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan on extending support to TVK
VCK President Thol Thirumavalavan Advocates for Caste Killing Law Amidst Political Challenges
Thol. Thirumavalavan appreciates Sengottaiyan’s attempt to unify AIADMK factions
28 held in Vadakadu communal clash; plaint filed against VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan
