1960: Born in Sitiawan, the seventh of nine children
Studied in SRJK (Ing) Gandhi Memorial School in Sitiawan, SM Tok Perdana, and SMJK Nan Hwa, Sitiawan

1978 - 1981: Studied electrical engineering at Kolej Sultan Ahmad Shah (ILSAS, Bangi)

1984: Married former national athlete Vasanthi Ramalingam after a two-year courtship. They met while both were involved in athletics and now have three children.

1981-1993: Worked in Tenaga Nasional

1993-1999: Fulltime politican with the MIC. (Last post held: Secretary-general, MIC National Youth)

April 1999 - Joined Keadilan

Nov 1999 - Stood as candidate in the Teluk Kemang parliamentary seat but lost

July 1999 - Nov 2001: Vice-chairman of Keadilan Youth
Currently Keadilan Supreme Council Member