Avadai Dhanam Lakshimi
Avadai Dhanam | |
|---|---|
Dhanam in April 1953 | |
| First Lady of Singapore | |
| In role 23 October 1981 – 28 March 1985 | |
| President | Devan Nair |
| Preceded by | Yeo Seh Geok |
| Succeeded by | Koh Sok Hiong |
| Member of Parliament for Moulmein SMC | |
| Preceded by | Lin You Eng |
| Succeeded by | Sia Khoon Seng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Avadai Dhanam Lakshimi 1925 Singapore, Straits Settlements |
| Died | 18 April 2005 (aged 79–80) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4; including Janadas |
| Parent(s) | Avadai Thevar (father) Anjalaiammal (mother) |
Avadai Dhanam Lakshimi (1925 – 18 April 2005) was a Singaporean former politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) representing Moulmein SMC from 1963 to 1968 and the First Lady of Singapore when her husband, Devan Nair, served as president of Singapore from 1981 to 1985.
Dhanam became the first female MP of Indian ethnicity, when she was elected as the MP for Moulmein SMC in 1963. In her role as an MP she was known for her public health advocacy.
Serving in the role for 5 years, she retired in 1968, continuing to serve in the public service. She married Devan Nair in August 1953, who later became the President of Singapore.