N. Kovaithangam

N. Kovaithangam (c. 1949 – 12 October 2022) was an Indian politician.

Political Career
He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Tamil Maanila Congress candidate from Valparai constituency in 2001 and as Indian National Congress candidate in 2006 elections. On 23 March he joined DMK in presence of party president M. K. Stalin.

Achievements
He was instrumental in setting up an Arts and Science college in Valparai. During his tenure, he developed a good rapport with the tea estate workers in the constituency.

Death
He died at a private hospital in Coimbatore due to cardiac arrest.