M. D. R. Ramachandran

M. D. R. Ramachandran (31 January 1934 – 8 December 2024) was an Indian politician. He served as Chief Minister of Pondicherry from 1980 to 1983 and from 1990 to 1991, and as Speaker of the Pondicherry Legislative Assembly from 2001 to 2006. Born on 31 January 1934,^[1][2] he died on 8 December 2024, at the age of 90.^[3][4]

M. D. R. Ramachandran
16th Speaker of the Pondicherry Legislative Assembly
In office 11 June 2001 – 26 May 2006
Preceded by	A. V. Subramanian
Succeeded by	R. Radhakrishnan
8th Chief Minister of Pondicherry
In office 8 March 1990 – 3 March 1991
Preceded by	M. O. H. Farook
Succeeded by	V. Vaithilingam
In office 16 January 1980 – 23 June 1983
Preceded by	S. Ramasamy
Succeeded by	M. O. H. Farook
Personal details
Born	(1934-01-31)31 January 1934 Maducarai, French India
Died	8 December 2024(2024-12-08) (aged 90) Pondicherry, India