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'''P. Geetha Jeevan''' (born 6 May 1970) is the current MLA of [[Thoothukudi (State Assembly Constituency)|Thoothukudi constituency]] in the [[Fifteenth Assembly of Tamil Nadu|15th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]. She was previously the minister of [[social welfare]] in [[Tamil Nadu]] during the 2006-11 DMK Government and prior to holding that office had been in charge of the Ministry of Animal Husbandry.<ref>[http://www.tn.gov.in/rti/proactive/legislative_assembly/mlas_addrs_list_eng.pdf]</ref>
'''Periasamy Geetha Jeevan''' (born 6 May 1970) is an Indian Tamil politician serving as the current Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment of Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/m-k-stalin-cabinet-in-tamil-nadu-raj-bhavan-releases-list-of-ministers/articleshow/82430341.cms | title=DMK govt in Tamil Nadu: Names of MK Stalin’s cabinet colleagues revealed | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | work=Julie Mariappan | date=6 May 2021 | accessdate=6 May 2021}}</ref> She is a Member of the Legislative Assembly, representing [[Thoothukkudi (state assembly constituency)|Thoothukkudi constituency]] in the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]. She also formerly served as the Minister for Animal Husbandry of Tamil Nadu.<ref>[http://www.tn.gov.in/rti/proactive/legislative_assembly/mlas_addrs_list_eng.pdf]</ref>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Geetha Jeevan was born in [[Thoothukudi]], Tamil Nadu, India, on 6 May 1970{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} and is the daughter of [[N. Periasamy]], himself a former Thoothukudi constituency MLA.<ref>{{cite news |work=The Hindu |title=Descendants shine in party of rising sun |first=B. |last=Kolappan |date=21 April 2016 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/descendants-shine-in-party-of-rising-sun/article8501998.ece |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421015034/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/descendants-shine-in-party-of-rising-sun/article8501998.ece |archivedate=2016-04-21}}</ref> She holds a master's degree in commerce awarded by [[A.P.C. Mahalakshmi College for Women]], Thoothukudi, having previously attended Geetha Matriculation Higher Secondary School in the city.
Geetha Jeevan was born in [[Thoothukudi]], Tamil Nadu, India, on 6 May 1970 and is the daughter of [[N. Periasamy]], himself a former Thoothukkudi constituency MLA.<ref>{{cite news |work=The Hindu |title=Descendants shine in party of rising sun |first=B. |last=Kolappan |date=21 April 2016 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/descendants-shine-in-party-of-rising-sun/article8501998.ece |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421015034/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/descendants-shine-in-party-of-rising-sun/article8501998.ece |archivedate=2016-04-21}}</ref> She holds a master's degree in commerce awarded by [[A.P.C. Mahalakshmi College for Women]], Thoothukudi, having previously attended Geetha Matriculation Higher Secondary School in the city.


Geetha married Jeevan Jacob Rajendran on 7 September 1990. The couple have a son and a daughter.
Geetha married Jeevan Jacob Rajendran on 7 September 1990. The couple have a son and a daughter.


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
Geetha Jeevan was a member and chairperson of Thoothukudi district [[panchayat]] between 1996 and 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/disp_ind.asp?prof_id=277 |title=Geetha Jeevan Nadar profile at Tamil Nadu government website}}</ref> She defeated Danielraj from [[AIADMK]] with about 15000 votes in [[Thoothukudi (state assembly constituency)|Thoothukudi]] constituency to become member of the assembly.<ref>[http://electionresults.nic.in/24/24227.htm Geetha Jeevan defeats Danielraj]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_2006/StatReport_TN_2006.pdf 2006 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India]</ref> The Social Welfare ministry portfolio was given to her when [[Poongothai Aladi Aruna]] was implicated in a telephone controversy.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080531151623/http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/21/stories/2008052158240100.htm Geetha Jeevan receives Social welfare ministry]</ref>
Geetha Jeevan was a member and chairperson of Thoothukudi district [[panchayat]] between 1996 and 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/disp_ind.asp?prof_id=277 |title=Geetha Jeevan Nadar profile at Tamil Nadu government website}}</ref> In 2006, She first time became an MLA representing [[Thoothukkudi (state assembly constituency)|Thoothukkudi]] constituency in [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]].<ref>[http://electionresults.nic.in/24/24227.htm Geetha Jeevan defeats Danielraj]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_2006/StatReport_TN_2006.pdf 2006 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India]</ref> The Social Welfare ministry portfolio was given to her when [[Poongothai Aladi Aruna]] was implicated in a telephone controversy.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080531151623/http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/21/stories/2008052158240100.htm Geetha Jeevan receives Social welfare ministry]</ref>


In the 2011 Tamil Nadu state elections, Geetha Jeevan was defeated by [[S. T. Chellapandian]] of the AIADMK party with about 27000 votes. In contrast, in the 2016 elections she defeated him with about 20000 votes.
In 2011 Tamil Nadu state election, She was defeated by [[S. T. Chellapandian]] of the AIADMK. In 2016 and 2021 elections she consecutively elected as an MLA from her constituency and became Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment in ministry headed by [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]] [[M. K. Stalin]], third son of former chief minister [[M. Karunanidhi]].


== References ==
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Revision as of 02:49, 21 July 2021


P. Geetha Jeevan
Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Assumed office
7 May 2021
Chief MinisterM. K. Stalin
Preceded byV. Saroja
ConstituencyThoothukkudi
In office
5 March 2009 – 15 May 2011
Chief MinisterM. Karunanidhi
Preceded byP. Vijayalakshmi Palanisamy
Succeeded byV. Saroja
ConstituencyThoothukkudi
Minister for Animal Husbandry
In office
13 May 2006 – 19 May 2008
Chief MinisterM. Karunanidhi
Preceded byP. V. Damodaran
Succeeded byPongalur N. Palanisamy
ConstituencyThoothukkudi
Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
25 May 2016
Chief Minister
Preceded byS. T. Chellapandian
ConstituencyThoothukkudi
In office
13 May 2006 – 15 May 2011
Chief MinisterM. Karunanidhi
Preceded byS. Rajammal
Succeeded byS. T. Chellapandian
ConstituencyThoothukkudi
Member of Panchayat
In office
2001–2006
ConstituencyThoothukudi District Panchayat
Chairperson of Panchayat
In office
1996–2001
ConstituencyThoothukudi District Panchayat
Personal details
Born
Periasamy Geetha Jeevan

(1970-05-06) 6 May 1970 (age 56)
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Political partyDravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Spouse(s)Jeevan Jacob Rajendran
RelationsN. Periasamy (father)
Children
  • Maghil (Son)
  • Jeena (Daughter)
ResidenceNo.62/2H, Polpettai, Thoothukudi-628002, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationPolitician
WebsiteP. GEETHA JEEVAN

Periasamy Geetha Jeevan (born 6 May 1970) is an Indian Tamil politician serving as the current Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment of Tamil Nadu.[1] She is a Member of the Legislative Assembly, representing Thoothukkudi constituency in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. She also formerly served as the Minister for Animal Husbandry of Tamil Nadu.[2]

Early life

Geetha Jeevan was born in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India, on 6 May 1970 and is the daughter of N. Periasamy, himself a former Thoothukkudi constituency MLA.[3] She holds a master's degree in commerce awarded by A.P.C. Mahalakshmi College for Women, Thoothukudi, having previously attended Geetha Matriculation Higher Secondary School in the city.

Geetha married Jeevan Jacob Rajendran on 7 September 1990. The couple have a son and a daughter.

Political career

Geetha Jeevan was a member and chairperson of Thoothukudi district panchayat between 1996 and 2006.[4] In 2006, She first time became an MLA representing Thoothukkudi constituency in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.[5][6] The Social Welfare ministry portfolio was given to her when Poongothai Aladi Aruna was implicated in a telephone controversy.[7]

In 2011 Tamil Nadu state election, She was defeated by S. T. Chellapandian of the AIADMK. In 2016 and 2021 elections she consecutively elected as an MLA from her constituency and became Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment in ministry headed by Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. K. Stalin, third son of former chief minister M. Karunanidhi.

References

  1. ↑ "DMK govt in Tamil Nadu: Names of MK Stalin's cabinet colleagues revealed". Julie Mariappan. The Times of India. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. ↑ [1]
  3. ↑ Kolappan, B. (21 April 2016). "Descendants shine in party of rising sun". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 April 2016.
  4. ↑ "Geetha Jeevan Nadar profile at Tamil Nadu government website".
  5. ↑ Geetha Jeevan defeats Danielraj[permanent dead link]
  6. ↑ 2006 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India
  7. ↑ Geetha Jeevan receives Social welfare ministry
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