Hon. Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan, M.P.
Profession: Administrator
Speeches 41 #112 of 225·#8 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Public Finance 25 speeches
Last spoke 9 June 2026 in Debate
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41 speeches- 5 December 2024 AI summary Hon. K.S. Kugathasan, in his maiden speech, welcomed the President’s policy statement on transparent, merit-based governance, rule of law, an efficient public service, protection of public assets and action against corruption, while urging that these pledges be implemented in practice. He argued that economic policy should pursue not only growth but equitable development and income distribution, citing Bolivia as an example where growth increased inequality. He proposed strengthening agriculture, fisheries and animal husbandry, including through specialized universities similar to the Agricultural University at Coimbatore, to support sectoral development and foreign exchange earnings. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) Public FinanceAgricultureEducation Read →