K. Venkataswami Naidu
K Venkataswami Naidu (6 July 1896 – 8 March 1972) was an Indian lawyer and politician from the Tamil Nadu, belonging to Indian National Congress. He served as the Mayor of Madras in the late 1930s. During 1952-54, he was the Minister for Religious endowments and Registration of Madras State(in C. Rajagopalachari's cabinet).

Early life 

Born on 6 July 1896 to Bashyam Naidu [Founder of Appa & Co Pharmaceuticals], Venkataswamy Naidu is a direct descendant of Beri Thimmappa, a popular late 17th and early 18th century merchant and dubash. Venkataswamy Naidu was educated at the Pachaiyappa's College and studied law at the Madras Law College. Their Family represents a powerful Naidu Family & were one of the wealthiest families in Madras.

In 1916, Venkataswamy Naidu married Varalakshmi Bhimamma. He sacrificed his entire life for the welfare of the people.

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Tamil Nadu ministers
Mayors of Chennai
1896 births
1972 deaths
Indian National Congress politicians from Tamil Nadu
University of Madras alumni
Madras MLAs 1952–1957