U. Vasuki
U. Vasuki | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India |
Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
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Residence(s) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation | Social activist, politician |
U. Vasuki is an Indian politician and trade unionist from Tamil Nadu. As of 2017, she is a central committee member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the National Vice President of the All India Democratic Women's Association.[1]
Biography
Vasuki was born and raised in the suburb of
Thiruverumbur
constituency in 1989.
After graduating with a bachelor's degree in commerce, Vasuki joined the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (abbreviated CPI(M) or CPM) in 1977. She started her career as a banking professional and was associated with the Canara Bank and the Union Bank of India.[5] She opted for voluntary retirement from service in 2000 to become a full-time member of the CPM.[2]
Vasuki unsuccessfully contested in the
Madurai West and lost.[8]
References
- ^ "NHRC: Hospitals can be sued for rule violation soon in Tamil Nadu". The New Indian Express. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ a b பூ. கொ., சரவணன் (4 April 2012). "என் ஊர் : உறையூர்". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 20 September 2017.
- ^ Kolappan, B.; Saqaf, Syed Muthahar (21 May 2014). "CPI(M) leader Umanath passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ "CPI (M) leader Pappa Umanath passes away". The Hindu. 18 December 2010. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ "களம் காணும் சிபிஎம் வேட்பாளர்கள்". Theekkathir (in Tamil). Retrieved 20 September 2017.
- ^ "CPI(M) candidate U Vasuki bids to be first woman MP from North Chennai". The Economic Times. 1 April 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ "Election Commission of India, General Elections, 2014 (16th Lok Sabha) – Individual Performance Of Women Candidates" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 12. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
- ^ "Vasuki files nomination for Madurai West constituency". The Hindu. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
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