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{{short description|Member of the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly}} | |||
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| native_name = வி. செந்தில் பாலாஜி | | native_name = வி. செந்தில் பாலாஜி | ||
| honorific-suffix = [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly|MLA]] | | honorific-suffix = [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly|MLA]] | ||
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| minister = Electricity & Prohibition and Excise | | minister = Electricity & Prohibition and Excise | ||
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| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]] | | nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]] | ||
| otherparty = [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (2000-2018) | | otherparty = [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (2000-2018) | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = Megala Senthilbalaji | ||
| children = 1 | | children = 1 Daughter | ||
| parents = | | parents = | ||
| date = | | date = | ||
| occupation = {{Hlist|[[Politician]]|[[Industrialist]]}} | | occupation = {{Hlist|[[Politician]]|[[Industrialist]]| | ||
[[Social Work]]|}} | |||
| education = [[B.Com.]] | | education = [[B.Com.]] | ||
| website = {{url|http://www.vsenthilbalajifoundationss.com/about.php}} | | website = {{url|http://www.vsenthilbalajifoundationss.com/about.php}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Early life and family== | ==Early life and family== | ||
'''V Senthil Balaji''' was born on 21 October 1975 in Rameswarapatti a small village in [[Karur district]]. He hails from an agricultural background. He has completed his high school & Higher Secondary school studies from Rameswarapatti [[Education in Tamil Nadu|Govt School]], Vivekananda School, Pasupathypalayam and Municipal Higher Secondary school, Karur. He has interest in Kabadi, Ko Ko, Volleyball games. He entered politics at the age of 21 and was active since early 2000s. | '''V Senthil Balaji''' was born on 21 October 1975 in Rameswarapatti a small village in [[Karur district]]. He hails from an agricultural background. He has completed his high school & Higher Secondary school studies from Rameswarapatti [[Education in Tamil Nadu|Govt School]], Vivekananda School, Pasupathypalayam and Municipal Higher Secondary school, Karur. He has interest in Kabadi, Ko Ko, Volleyball games. He entered politics at the age of 21 and was active since early 2000s. | ||
== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
In 1997 he began his public service as a [[Local body elections in Tamil Nadu|local body]] member. He was the Minister for Transport of the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] from [[2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2011]] to 2015. He was dropped from [[Tamil Nadu Council of Ministers|cabinet]] in July 2015. As a cadre of [[Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]], he was previously elected to the same [[Karur (State Assembly Constituency)|Karur constituency]] in [[2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2006 general elections]]. He was elected as a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from [[Aravakurichi (state assembly constituency)|Aravakurichi constituency]] in [[2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2016]]. After the demise of [[Jayalalithaa]] he played a key role in saving the government. When [[AIADMK]] separated into factions he stood by [[T. T. V. Dhinakaran]]. On 18 September 2017, 18 MLA's were disqualified by the speaker [[P. Dhanapal]] for their petition to the [[List of governors of Tamil Nadu|Governor]] [[Banwarilal Purohit|Mr.Banwarilal Purohit]] to change the [[List of chief ministers of Tamil Nadu|Chief Minister]]. He joined | In 1997 he began his public service as a [[Local body elections in Tamil Nadu|local body]] member. He was the Minister for Transport of the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] from [[2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2011]] to 2015. He was dropped from [[Tamil Nadu Council of Ministers|cabinet]] in July 2015. As a cadre of [[Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]], he was previously elected to the same [[Karur (State Assembly Constituency)|Karur constituency]] in [[2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2006 general elections]]. He was elected as a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from [[Aravakurichi (state assembly constituency)|Aravakurichi constituency]] in [[2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2016]]. After the demise of [[Jayalalithaa]] he played a key role in saving the government. When [[AIADMK]] separated into factions he stood by [[T. T. V. Dhinakaran]]. On 18 September 2017, 18 MLA's were disqualified by the speaker [[P. Dhanapal]] for their petition to the [[List of governors of Tamil Nadu|Governor]] [[Banwarilal Purohit|Mr.Banwarilal Purohit]] to change the [[List of chief ministers of Tamil Nadu|Chief Minister]]. He joined [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (DMK), in the presence of Party President [[M. K. Stalin]] on 14 December 2018. Soon after joining the party he was offered with District Secretary post and later was announced as by-election candidate for [[Aravakurichi (state assembly constituency)|Aravakurichi constituency]]. He was elected as a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] on 23 May 2019 for fourth time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Statistical Report of Tamil Nadu 2006 Elections|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_2006/StatReport_TN_2006.pdf|publisher=Election Commission of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=List of MLAs from Tamil Nadu|url=http://www.elections.tn.gov.in/TNLA2011_Winner_Runner.pdf|publisher=Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Council of Ministers, Govt. of Tamil Nadu|url=http://www.tn.gov.in/gov_ministers.html|publisher=Govt. of Tamil Nadu}}</ref> He serves as a member of the [[Tamil Nadu legislative assembly]]. Won election held in the month of April 2021 and has been currently serving as Minister for Electricity, Prohibition & Excise. | ||
== | == Positions Held == | ||
Several achievements have been done by him for the past 25 years. | Several achievements have been done by him for the past 25 years for Karur District. | ||
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V. Senthil Balaji | |
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| வி. செந்தில் பாலாஜி | |
| Cabinet Minister Government of Tamil Nadu | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2021 | |
| Minister | Electricity & Prohibition and Excise |
| Chief Minister | M. K. Stalin |
| Preceded by | P. Thangamani |
| Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2021 | |
| Constituency | Karur |
| In office 23 May 2019 – 6 May 2021 | |
| Constituency | Aravakurichi |
| In office 22 November 2016 – 27 September 2018 | |
| Constituency | Aravakurichi |
| In office 15 May 2011 – 19 May 2016 | |
| Constituency | Karur |
| In office 12 May 2006 – 14 May 2011 | |
| Constituency | Karur |
| Cabinet Minister Government of Tamil Nadu | |
| In office 15 May 2011 – 28 July 2015 | |
| Minister | Transport |
| Chief Minister | |
| Preceded by | K. N. Nehru |
| Succeeded by | M. R. Vijayabhaskar |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (2018-present) |
| Other political affiliations | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (2000-2018) |
| Spouse(s) | Megala Senthilbalaji |
| Children | 1 Daughter |
| Education | B.Com. |
| Occupation | |
| Website | www |
Early life and family[edit | edit source]
V Senthil Balaji was born on 21 October 1975 in Rameswarapatti a small village in Karur district. He hails from an agricultural background. He has completed his high school & Higher Secondary school studies from Rameswarapatti Govt School, Vivekananda School, Pasupathypalayam and Municipal Higher Secondary school, Karur. He has interest in Kabadi, Ko Ko, Volleyball games. He entered politics at the age of 21 and was active since early 2000s.
Politics[edit | edit source]
In 1997 he began his public service as a local body member. He was the Minister for Transport of the Government of Tamil Nadu from 2011 to 2015. He was dropped from cabinet in July 2015. As a cadre of Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, he was previously elected to the same Karur constituency in 2006 general elections. He was elected as a MLA from Aravakurichi constituency in 2016. After the demise of Jayalalithaa he played a key role in saving the government. When AIADMK separated into factions he stood by T. T. V. Dhinakaran. On 18 September 2017, 18 MLA's were disqualified by the speaker P. Dhanapal for their petition to the Governor Mr.Banwarilal Purohit to change the Chief Minister. He joined Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), in the presence of Party President M. K. Stalin on 14 December 2018. Soon after joining the party he was offered with District Secretary post and later was announced as by-election candidate for Aravakurichi constituency. He was elected as a MLA on 23 May 2019 for fourth time.[1][2][3] He serves as a member of the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly. Won election held in the month of April 2021 and has been currently serving as Minister for Electricity, Prohibition & Excise.
Positions Held[edit | edit source]
Several achievements have been done by him for the past 25 years for Karur District.
| S No | Designation | Constituency | Portfolio | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minister for Electricity, Prohibition & Excise | Karur | Electricity, Non Conventional Energy Development, Prohibition and Excise, Molasses | 2021 |
| 2 | Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | Aravakurichi | 2019 - 2021 | |
| 3 | Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | Aravakurichi | 2016 - 2019 | |
| 4 | Minister for Transport | Karur | Transport, Nationalised Transport, Motor Vehicles Act | 2011 - 2015 |
| 5 | Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | Karur | 2006 - 2011 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Statistical Report of Tamil Nadu 2006 Elections" (PDF). Election Commission of India.
- ↑ "List of MLAs from Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu.
- ↑ "Council of Ministers, Govt. of Tamil Nadu". Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
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