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E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan Dies at 78: Career Notes

21 September 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSE.M. SudarsanaNatchiappan Diesat 78: Career Notes21 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A veteran Congress parliamentarian from Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga region passed away at 78.

Key facts

  • Age at death: 78; party: Congress.
  • Lok Sabha: represented Sivaganga in the 13th Lok Sabha.
  • Rajya Sabha: served two terms later.
  • Union role: Minister of State, Commerce and Industry, between 2013 and 2014.
RoleDetail
Lok Sabha MPSivaganga, 13th Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha MPTwo terms
Union ministerMoS Commerce and Industry, 2013 to 2014
ProfessionSupreme Court advocate

Other roles

  • Chaired a Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee.

Exam angle

  • Constituency and Lok Sabha term served.
  • Ministry he held as Minister of State.

Test yourself

1. E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan represented which constituency in the 13th Lok Sabha?

He represented Sivaganga.

2. E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan was Minister of State for which ministry from 2013 to 2014?

He was MoS for Commerce and Industry.

3. E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan died at what age?

He passed away at 78.

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