Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/05/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Erode, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Thoppu Venkatachalam
01/08/2026
DMK removed Thoppu Venkatachalam from his position as Erode Central district secretary. The move came amid reports of internal party friction and speculation that he may leave the party or join another political outfit.
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Bio/Wiki
| Also Known As | N.D. Venkatachalam |
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| Political Affiliation | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) |
| Former Affiliation | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Undergraduate degree |
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| College | Erode C N College |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Madheswari |
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| Children | Divakar Sakthivel |
Family
| Father | Deivasikamani Gounder |
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| Spouse | Madheswari |
| Children | Divakar Sakthivel |
Career
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| Notes | He was denied nomination for the 2021 assembly election, contested as an independent, was expelled from AIADMK, and later joined DMK in July 2021. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started political career in local AIADMK organizational roles in Thoppupalayam village. | |
| 2. Served as students' union chairman at college. | |
| 3. Was also known as a strong regional political figure in Erode district. |