Rathinavadivel Kanmaniyammah

Name: Rathinavadivel Kanmaniyammah

Political Party: All Ceylon Tamil Congress

Year she joined the party: 2000

District: Trincomalee

Positions held: Member of the Trincomalee Municipal Council.

President of the Thillainagar WRDS.

President of the Consortium of the WRDSs – Trincomalee

Activities carried out within the party:

Organized propaganda meetings on the request of the local politicians and canvassed for the party

Activities carried out for the public:

She has been the treasure of Aleena women’s society .

She supports women entering politics so that their services should reach all levels.

Interested in politics since 2009, as a result of being Involved with the women’s society.

She has participated in the training programs on gender programs and awareness programs.

Poongulal Rathinavadival

Name: Poongulal Rathinavadival

Political Party: All Ceylon Tamil Congress

Age: 42

District: Trincomalee

Activities carried out within the party:

Organized propaganda meetings on the request of the local politicians and canvassed for the party

Activities carried out for the public:

She was member of the St.John.Ambulance & Scouts

Involved in Social service for the last 5 years.

Participated in training programmes in ‘Leadership’, ‘Gender & Equality’ and Women & politics.

She says, “a common organization is needed to provide services to the community and hence women should involve in politics”

Interested in politics since 2006 with the priority to serve the people.