New Delhi: Senior Congress and Erode East MLA EVKS Elagovan passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Saturday morning. He passed away hours after being admitted to the hospital
Born on December 21, 1948, in Erode District, Elangovan was the son of E.V.K. Sampath and grandson of Krishnasamy, the brother of social reformer Periyar EV Ramasamy. He hailed from a family deeply rooted in the Dravidian movement and progressive ideals, shaping his political journey and leadership style.