R. Vilvanathan, the former Minister, who hails from Kaveripakkam, passed away in Porur Ramachandra Hospital on Saturday night. He is the former ADMK MLA from Sholingur constituency in Vellore. Vilvanathan had been appointed as the Vellore Rural East District Secretary by late CM Madam “
Jayalalithaa
.” Vilvanathan was one among the loyalists of Jayalalithaa. After the revolt by “
O Panneerselvam
,” Vilvanathan extended his support to him. Due to some health issues, Vilvanathan was admitted to the Hospital. As his body didn’t recuperate to the medicines, he died. Our deepest condolences to Vilvanathan’s family! May his soul rest in peace!