V. R. M. Letchumanan Chettiar

Chettiar was born in Valayapatti, Princely state of Pudukottai.

With immense struggle started transport business named VRMVA Traders.

Then moved back to India for contesting the Pudukottai seat in the Madras State assembly election.

He had been a twice member of that electorate earlier, and won the 1939 August election with a convincing majority.

Chettiar also served as an official translator for the Thondaimaan family, henceforth he was called as "English Lena" by the kings of Pudukottai.