K. P. Kandasamy
K. P. Kandasamy was a politician from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and founder of Dinakaran, a Tamil daily newspaper.[1] He founded Dinakaran in support of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) when his father-in-law, S. P. Adithanar, chose to support Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam during its split from DMK in 1977.[2] He was the member of the fifth Tamil Nadu assembly.[3] He is the father of K. P. K. Kumaran.
K. P. Kandasamy (K.P.K) | |
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| Personal details | |
| Died | 1994 |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Relations | S. P. Adithanar (Father-in-Law) |
| Children | K. P. K. Kumaran |
| Occupation | Publisher/Politician |
References
- "Sun acquires Dinakaran newspapers". rediff. 17 June 2005.
- Jeffrey, Robin (24 March 2000). India's newspaper revolution. C. Hurst & Co. p. 79,80,114,135. ISBN 978-1-85065-383-7. ISBN 1-85065-383-6.
- "Tamil Nadu Legislative fifth assembly: seventh session-first meeting" (PDF). Tamil Nadu Government. 2–13 February 1973.
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