Last updated on October 1st, 2023 at 02:19 pm
EVKS Elangovan is a prominent Indian politician who has been serving as an MLA of Erode East Assembly Constituency. He is the grandson of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy’s brother Krishnasamy and a strong supporter of the Congress party. Let’s explore more about his life and career.
Short Bio
Born on 21st December 1948 in Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, EVKS Elangovan’s real name is Erode Venkata Krishnasamy Sampath Elangovan. He is 75 years old as of 2023 and belongs to a political family. His father, E.V.K Sampath, was an advocate of the Dravidian Movement, and his grandfather was Krishnasamy, who was also a political leader. He completed his graduation, but details about his education are yet to be updated.
| Full Name | Erode Venkata Krishnasamy Sampath Elangovan |
| Nickname | Elangovan |
| Profession | Politician |
| Date of Birth | 21 December 1948 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 75 years |
| Zodiac sign | Yet to be updated |
| Family | Father: E.V.K. Sampath<br>Mother: Sulochana Sampath<br>Siblings: Iniyan Sampath, EVKS Gowthaman, Anbezhil, Nagammal Venkatesh, Mathivanan<br>Grandfather: Krishnasamy |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Varalakshmi |
| Children | Sons: Sanjay Sampath, E. Thirumahan Evera (Passed Away) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Hobbies | Listening to music, singing, reading, shopping |
| Birth Place | Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hometown | Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current City | Erode, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Social Media Profiles | Facebook: EVKS Elangovan<br>Twitter: @EVSampath_AIADMK<br>Instagram: @evkselangovan<br>LinkedIn: EVKS Elangovan |
| Net Worth | Not available |
| Body Measurements | Not available |
Personal Life
EVKS Elangovan is married to Varalakshmi, and the couple has two sons, Sanjay Sampath and E. Thirumahan Evera (who passed away). He hails from Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, but currently resides in Erode, Tamil Nadu. In his free time, he loves listening to music, singing, reading, and shopping.
Career
EVKS Elangovan began his political journey with the Indian National Congress party. He was appointed as the president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee in October 2014. In the 2009 Lok Sabha election, he contested from the Chennai South constituency but lost to MDMK’s Ganeshamurthi by over 49,000 votes. In the 2023 by-election, he was elected to the Member of Legislative Assembly from the Sathyamangalam Assembly Constituency, replacing his son Thirumagan Evera who passed away.
Contact Details | Social Media Accounts
EVKS Elangovan is active on social media platforms, and his followers can connect with him through his official accounts. He is available on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Facebook: EVKS Elangovan Twitter: @EVSampath_AIADMK Instagram: @evkselangovan LinkedIn: EVKS Elangovan
Net Worth
Details about EVKS Elangovan’s net worth are not available in the public domain.
Body Measurements | Height & Weight
Details about EVKS Elangovan’s body measurements, height, and weight are not available in the public domain.
Unknown Facts
- EVKS Elangovan’s father was the first one from the Periyar family who split from DMK and joined the Indian National Congress party.
- In March 2022, EVKS Elangovan was hospitalized in Chennai due to breathing difficulty and heart pain.
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