V. Vaithilingam, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

V. Vaithilingam

Indian politician

Date of Birth: 05-Oct-1950

Place of Birth: Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India

Profession: politician

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Libra

V.
Vaithilingam (born 5 October 1950) is an Indian politician who is the member of parliament Puducherry and former Chief Minister of Puducherry.
He held the position of Chief Minister from 1991 to 1996 and has been Chief Minister again from 2008-2011.
He is a senior legislator serving eight consecutive terms. He is know for the family politics in Puducherry.
His paternal grandfather late Vaithilingam Reddiar was the Mayor of Nettappakkam commune during the French rule in Puducherry and his father V.
Venkatasubha Reddiar was also a Chief Minister of Puducherry.
He headed the Puducherry Government from 1991 to 1996 and the Congress Legislative party from 1991 to 2000.
His priorities as Chief Minister was to minimize the budget deficit, increase private sector participation in public transport, improve health care system.
He became Chief Minister at the age of 41.