A. V. P. Asaithambi (1924–1979) was an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu. He was active in mid-twentieth century Tamil Nadu politics during the period in which the state's political landscape transitioned from Indian National Congress dominance to that of the Dravidian parties.
| Name | A. V. P. Asaithambi |
|---|---|
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | 1979 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Region | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Politician |
Asaithambi belonged to the generation of Indian public figures whose lives spanned the late colonial period, Indian independence in 1947, and the early decades of the Republic of India. His political career took place in Tamil Nadu, a state whose politics in this period was shaped by the Dravidian movement, social reform debates initiated by figures such as Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, and the rise of regional parties including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and later the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
As a legislator and party worker from Tamil Nadu, Asaithambi was part of the wider cohort of regional politicians who contributed to the consolidation of representative politics in the state during the post-independence era.