M. William was a veteran Indian politician and a five-time Member of the Legislative Assembly hailing from Palliyadi. He was elected twice to Travancore-Cochin assembly and three times to Madras State assembly.
Political career He was elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly to Travancore-Cochin Legislative Assembly in 1952 election from Arumana constituency as a Tamil Nadu Congress candidate. He was elected again as a Tamil Nadu Congress candidate from Vilavancode constituency in 1954 election to Travancore-Cochin assembly. He was elected to Tamil Nadu legislative assembly in 1957 and 1962 elections from Vilavancode constituency.1957 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India1962 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India and from Killiyur constituency in 1967 election.1967 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India
Legacy The William Children Hospital, Marthandam is named after him.
See also Vilavancode
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