Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Educationist Vasanthi Devi, Former VC, Passes Away at 87
Vasanthi Devi, who used to be in charge of a university and worked to help women, has passed away.
She was 87 years old and died from a heart issue.
She was the second person in charge of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.
She also fought for human rights and even ran for a political position, but didn't win.
Many important people have shared their sadness and sent their support to her family.
Vasanthi Devi, former VC of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, passed away.
She died on August 1st due to a cardiac arrest.
Devi was also a human rights activist and former chairperson of the State Commission for Women.
She unsuccessfully contested an election against J. Jayalalithaa.
Several prominent figures have expressed condolences.
- Who
- Vasanthi Devi, a former university leader and human rights activist.
- What
- Vasanthi Devi passed away.
- When
- August 1st
- Where
- Madurai, on the way to the hospital.
- Why
- Due to cardiac arrest.
- Name
- Vasanthi Devi
- Age
- 87
- Cause of Death
- Cardiac Arrest
- Former Role
- Vice Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
- Other Roles
- Chairperson of State Commission for Women, Human Rights Activist