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| Name of the Collection | K. Santhanam collection |
|---|---|
| Folder/Categories | II. Subject Files, 1846-1984 |
| Sub-folder/Sub-category | Democracy in Independent India, 1950-1978 |
| File No. /Acc. No. | 13 |
| Abstract | The file contains papers relating to the 1952 Madras Assembly Elections, in which K. Santhanam unsuccessfully campaigned as the Congress candidate for the House of the People from the Mayuram (present-day Mayiladuthurai) constituency. Also contains newspaper clippings on K. Santhanam's election campaign, his many visits and speeches at various public meetings. Nominations and the final list of candidates from various constituencies are also available. |
| Author | |
| Recipient | |
| Keywords | 1952 Madras Assembly Election; Congress; Mayuram; Mayiladuthurai; Press Clippings; Hindu; The Mail; Indian Express |
| Start Date “Period From” | 1951 |
| End Date “Period To” | 1951 |
| Extent | 29 pp. |
| Item type/Format | Printed |
| Language | English |
| Remarks | Press Clippings: Hindu, Mail, Indian Express |
| Source/Link | |
| Donor | Ravi Santhanam |
| Donation Date | 2025 |
| Custodian | Ashoka Archives of Contemporary India, Ashoka University, Sonepat (India) |
| Right/Copyright | Donor |
