R. Dhanuskodi Athithan
| R. Dhanuskodi Athithan | |
|---|---|
| Member of Lok Sabha Tirunelveli | |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Member of Loksabha Tiruchendur (Lok Sabha constituency) | |
| In office 1985–1998 | |
| Minister for States (Youth Affair and Sports Development) | |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 March 1953 Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu | 
| Political party | INC | 
| Spouse | Late Mrs. Indra Devi Adithan | 
| Children | Dhanesh Adithan (son) and 2 daughters | 
| Residence | Tirunelveli | 
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R. Dhanuskodi Athithan (born 6 March 1953) is an Indian politician who was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Tirunelveli constituency of Tamil Nadu and is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) political party. He was critically wounded in a road accident which happened near Vaagaikulam on the Tirunelveli - Tuticorin National Highway on 6 August 2006. His wife Indra Devi Adithan died in the accident.