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| name | | name = K. Selvaperunthagai | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
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| office | | office = President of the [[Tamil Nadu Congress Committee]] | ||
| | | 1blankname = [[President of the Indian National Congress|National President]] | ||
| | | 1namedata = [[Mallikarjun Kharge]] | ||
| | | term_start = 18 February 2024 | ||
| | | term_end = | ||
| predecessor = [[K. S. Alagiri]] | |||
| | | successor = | ||
| | | office1 = Leader of Congress Legislative Party, Tamil Nadu Assembly | ||
| | | term_start1 = May 2021 | ||
| | | term_end1 = February 2024 | ||
| | | predecessor1 = [[K. R. Ramasamy (politician)|K.R.Ramasamy]] | ||
| successor1 = [[S. Rajeshkumar]] | |||
| | | office2 = State Chairman, SC Department, [[Tamil Nadu Congress Committee]] | ||
| | | term_start2 = 2012 | ||
| | | term_end2 = 2022 | ||
| | | predecessor2 = | ||
| | | successor2 = | ||
| office3 = Chair Person, Public Accounts Committee, [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]<ref name="tweet1">{{cite tweet |author=Selvaperunthagai K |user=SPK_TNCC |number=1408302719035605001 |date=25 June 2021 |title=நன்றி 🙏 https://t.co/XlbCSftokG |language=ta |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210704160758/https://twitter.com/spk_tncc/status/1408302719035605001 |archive-date=4 July 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| | | term_start3 = 25 June 2021 | ||
| | | term_end3 = | ||
| | | predecessor3 = [[M.K.Stalin]] | ||
| | | successor3 = | ||
| | | office4 = Member, [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) | ||
| | | constituency4 = [[Sriperumbudur Assembly constituency|Sriperumbudur]] | ||
| term_start4 = 2 May 2021 | |||
| | | term_end4 = | ||
| predecessor4 = K. Palani | |||
| | | successor4 = | ||
| | | term_start5 = 11 May 2006 | ||
| | | term_end5 = 13 May 2011 | ||
| predecessor5 = [[C. V. Ganesan]] | |||
| | | successor5 = Assembly delimited as [[Tittakudi (state assembly constituency)|Tittakudi]] | ||
| | | constituency5 = [[Mangalore, Tamil Nadu Assembly constituency|Mangalore]] | ||
| | | office6 = Member, SC/ST Welfare Committee, [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] | ||
| term_start6 = 24 July 2021 | |||
| occupation | | term_end6 = | ||
| birth_date | | office7 = State President of [[Bahujan Samaj Party|BSP]], [[Tamil Nadu]] | ||
| birth_place = | | term_start7 = 11 November 2008 | ||
| residence | | term_end7 = 4 July 2010 | ||
| spouse | | predecessor7 = [[K. Armstrong]] | ||
| party | | successor7 = K. Armstrong | ||
| alma_mater | | occupation = [[Politician]], [[advocate]] | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1964|4|14|df=y}} | |||
| birth_place = [[Kanchipuram district|Manimangalam]], [[Madras State]], India | |||
| residence = Sriperumbudur, [[Tamil Nadu]] | |||
| spouse = Umayal Selvaperunthagai | |||
| party = [[Indian National Congress]](Since 2010) | |||
| otherparty = [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] (2008 - 2010)<br/>[[Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi]] (till 2008)<br/>[[Puthiya Tamilagam]]<br/>[[Puratchi Bharatham Katchi]] | |||
| alma_mater = BL ([[Sri Venkateswara University]])<br/>MA ([[Madras University]]) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''K. Selvaperunthagai''' is an Indian politician | '''K. Selvaperunthagai''' is an Indian politician representing the party [[Indian National Congress]]. He is the president of [[Tamil Nadu Congress Committee|Tamil Nadu Congress party]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/selvaperunthagai-named-state-congress-president-rajesh-kumar-new-floor-leader/article67858665.ece/|title=Selvaperunthagai named State Congress president, Rajesh Kumar new floor leader|date=18 February 2024|work=The Hindu}}</ref> He served as the State Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee's section of SC Department. He is currently MLA from [[Sriperumbudur (state assembly constituency)|Sriperumbudur Constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/elections/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-candidates-list-2021/selvaperunthagai-22029-2|title=Selvaperunthagai Election Results 2021: News, Votes, Results of Tamil-nadu Assembly|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
K.Sevaperunthagai was born on 14 April 1964 at Manimangalam Village, Sriperumbudur, [[Tamil Nadu]]. His | K.Sevaperunthagai was born on 14 April 1964 at Manimangalam Village, Sriperumbudur, [[Tamil Nadu]]. His parents were Kuppusamy and Rasammal. | ||
He did his Bachelor of Law at [[Sri Venkateswara University]], [[Tirupati]] and MA at [[Madras University]]. | |||
He | |||
== | ==Political career== | ||
He | He started his political career at [[Puratchi Bharatham Katchi]]. He later joined [[Puthiya Tamilagam]] Party and got expelled in January 2001. He was elected to the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]] from Mangalore constituency in the 2006 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as a member of the party [[Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi]], After that, due to a disagreement with Thirumavalavan, he left the VCK and joined [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] on 11 November 2008 and later switched to [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] on 1 August 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vikatan.com/government-and-politics/politics/52718--2|title=நிரூபிக்கும் தாவல் பெருந்தகை!|website=vikatan.com|date=8 August 2010}}</ref> | ||
== | == Member of Legislative Assembly == | ||
On 25 June 2021, he was unanimously nominated as | He is currently elected [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of Legislative Assembly]] (MLA)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/assembly-elections-2021/tamil-nadu/selvaperunthagai-sriperumbudur-(sc)-candidate-s22a029c001/|title=Selvaperunthagai | Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results Live, Candidates News, Videos, Photos|website=News18}}</ref> to the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Sriperumbudur Assembly constituency on behalf of the Indian National Congress and has been elected as the Leader of the Legislative Assembly of the Congress Party.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/selvaperunthagai-appointed-congress-legislative-party-leader-in-tamil-nadu-assembly/articleshow/82884629.cms|title=Selvaperunthagai appointed Congress Legislative Party leader in Tamil Nadu assembly | Chennai News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
On 25 June 2021, he was unanimously nominated as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee of [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]].<ref name="tweet1"/> On 24 July 2021, he was appointed a member of All party SC/ST Welfare Committee, [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] by Chief Minister Thiru. [[M.K.Stalin]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-govt-sets-up-all-party-panel-for-sc/st-welfare/articleshow/84698587.cms|title = Tamil Nadu govt sets up all-party panel for SC/ST welfare | Chennai News - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | |||
;[[16th Tamil Nadu Assembly#Committees|Committee assignments of 16th Tamil Nadu Assembly]]<ref name="TN Committee 2021-2022">{{cite web |title=Members of the Standing Committees of the House (2021-2022) |url=https://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/16thassembly/standing_committees.php |website=Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly |access-date=21 June 2022 |archive-date=12 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312035152/https://assembly.tn.gov.in/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
* Chairperson (2021–23) [[16th Tamil Nadu Assembly#Public Accounts Committee|Public Accounts Committee]] | |||
==Electoral | ==Electoral performances== | ||
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|rowspan="1" |[[Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi]] | |rowspan="1" |[[Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi]] | ||
|[[Mangalore | |[[Mangalore, Tamil Nadu Assembly constituency|Mangalore]] | ||
|{{Won}} | |{{Won}} | ||
|62,217 | |62,217 | ||
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|[[2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|Tamil Nadu Assembly Election]] | |[[2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|Tamil Nadu Assembly Election]] | ||
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|rowspan="2" |[[Indian National Congress]] | |rowspan="2" |[[Indian National Congress]] | ||
|[[Chengam (state assembly constituency)|Chengam]] | |[[Chengam (state assembly constituency)|Chengam]] | ||
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|[[2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|Tamil Nadu Assembly Election]] | |[[2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|Tamil Nadu Assembly Election]] | ||
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|[[Indian National Congress]] | |[[Indian National Congress]] | ||
|[[Sriperumbudur (state assembly constituency)|Sriperumbudur]] | |[[Sriperumbudur (state assembly constituency)|Sriperumbudur]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:1964 births]] | [[Category:1964 births]] | ||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:Indian National Congress politicians from Tamil Nadu]] | [[Category:Indian National Congress politicians from Tamil Nadu]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:23, 16 February 2026
K. Selvaperunthagai | |
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| President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee | |
| Assumed office 18 February 2024 | |
| National President | Mallikarjun Kharge |
| Preceded by | K. S. Alagiri |
| Leader of Congress Legislative Party, Tamil Nadu Assembly | |
| In office May 2021 – February 2024 | |
| Preceded by | K.R.Ramasamy |
| Succeeded by | S. Rajeshkumar |
| State Chairman, SC Department, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee | |
| In office 2012–2022 | |
| Chair Person, Public Accounts Committee, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly[1] | |
| Assumed office 25 June 2021 | |
| Preceded by | M.K.Stalin |
| Member, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (MLA) | |
| Assumed office 2 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | K. Palani |
| Constituency | Sriperumbudur |
| In office 11 May 2006 – 13 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | C. V. Ganesan |
| Succeeded by | Assembly delimited as Tittakudi |
| Constituency | Mangalore |
| Member, SC/ST Welfare Committee, Government of Tamil Nadu | |
| Assumed office 24 July 2021 | |
| State President of BSP, Tamil Nadu | |
| In office 11 November 2008 – 4 July 2010 | |
| Preceded by | K. Armstrong |
| Succeeded by | K. Armstrong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 April 1964 Manimangalam, Madras State, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress(Since 2010) |
| Other political affiliations | Bahujan Samaj Party (2008 - 2010) Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (till 2008) Puthiya Tamilagam Puratchi Bharatham Katchi |
| Spouse(s) | Umayal Selvaperunthagai |
| Residence | Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu |
| Alma mater | BL (Sri Venkateswara University) MA (Madras University) |
| Occupation | Politician, advocate |
K. Selvaperunthagai is an Indian politician representing the party Indian National Congress. He is the president of Tamil Nadu Congress party.[2] He served as the State Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee's section of SC Department. He is currently MLA from Sriperumbudur Constituency.[3]
Early life[edit | edit source]
K.Sevaperunthagai was born on 14 April 1964 at Manimangalam Village, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. His parents were Kuppusamy and Rasammal.
He did his Bachelor of Law at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati and MA at Madras University.
Political career[edit | edit source]
He started his political career at Puratchi Bharatham Katchi. He later joined Puthiya Tamilagam Party and got expelled in January 2001. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Mangalore constituency in the 2006 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as a member of the party Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, After that, due to a disagreement with Thirumavalavan, he left the VCK and joined Bahujan Samaj Party on 11 November 2008 and later switched to Congress on 1 August 2010.[4]
Member of Legislative Assembly[edit | edit source]
He is currently elected Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)[5] to the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Sriperumbudur Assembly constituency on behalf of the Indian National Congress and has been elected as the Leader of the Legislative Assembly of the Congress Party.[6] On 25 June 2021, he was unanimously nominated as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.[1] On 24 July 2021, he was appointed a member of All party SC/ST Welfare Committee, Government of Tamil Nadu by Chief Minister Thiru. M.K.Stalin.[7]
- Chairperson (2021–23) Public Accounts Committee
Electoral performances[edit | edit source]
| Year | Election | Party | Constituency Name | Result | Votes gained | Vote share% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Tamil Nadu Assembly Election | Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi | Mangalore | Won | 62,217 | 43.7% | |
| 2011 | Tamil Nadu Assembly Election | Indian National Congress | Chengam | Lost | 72,225 | 40.50% | |
| 2016 | Tamil Nadu Assembly Election | Sriperumbudur | Lost | 90,285 | 38.23% | ||
| 2021 | Tamil Nadu Assembly Election | Indian National Congress | Sriperumbudur | Won | 1,15,353 | 43.65% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCK | K. Selvam | 62,217 | 43.71% | ||
| DMK | C. V. Ganesan | 55,303 | 38.85% | −9.02% | |
| DMDK | D. Mahadevan | 15,992 | 11.23% | ||
| Independent | K. Thiruvalluvan | 2,462 | 1.73% | ||
| BJP | R. Narentheran | 2,173 | 1.53% | ||
| Independent | T. Elavarasan | 1,585 | 1.11% | ||
| Margin of victory | 6,914 | 4.86% | 3.48% | ||
| Turnout | 142,349 | 73.42% | 4.15% | ||
| Registered electors | 193,879 | ||||
| VCK gain from DMK | Swing | -4.16% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMDK | Sureshkumar T. | 83,722 | 46.90 | +34.29 | |
| INC | K. Selvaperunthagai | 72,225 | 40.50 | −2.24 | |
| Independent | Sureshkumar. R | 8,543 | 4.79 | ||
| BJP | Jayaraman. A | 4,465 | 2.50 | −0.71 | |
| Independent | Kumar. R | 2,511 | 1.41 | ||
| Margin of victory | 11,497 | 6.45 | -1.72 | ||
| Turnout | 2,11,656 | 84.25 | 12.98 | ||
| Registered electors | 1,78,325 | ||||
| DMDK gain from INC | Swing | 4.20 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIADMK | K. Palani | 101,001 | 42.77% | −16.3 | |
| INC | K. Selvaperunthagai | 90,285 | 38.23% | +2.93 | |
| PMK | C. Muthuraman | 18,185 | 7.70% | New | |
| VCK | M. Veerakumar | 13,679 | 5.79% | New | |
| BJP | M. Manoharan | 3,939 | 1.67% | +0.47 | |
| NTK | B. Sivaranjini | 3,441 | 1.46% | New | |
| NOTA | NOTA | 2,956 | 1.25% | New | |
| Margin of victory | 10,716 | 4.54% | -19.22% | ||
| Turnout | 2,36,142 | 77.10% | −4.76% | ||
| Registered electors | 3,06,296 | ||||
| AIADMK hold | Swing | -16.30% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | K. Selvaperunthagai | 115,353 | 43.65% | +5.42 | |
| AIADMK | Palani | 1,04,474 | 39.53% | −3.24 | |
| NTK | Pushparaj | 22,034 | 8.34% | +6.88 | |
| MNM | Thanigaivel | 8,870 | 3.36% | New | |
| Independent | Vairamuthu | 6,340 | 2.40% | New | |
| AMMK | Perumal | 3,144 | 1.19% | New | |
| NOTA | NOTA | 2,139 | 0.81% | −0.44 | |
| Margin of victory | 10,879 | 4.12% | -0.42% | ||
| Turnout | 2,64,262 | 74.40% | −2.70% | ||
| Registered electors | 3,55,198 | ||||
| INC gain from AIADMK | Swing | 0.88% | |||
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Selvaperunthagai K [@SPK_TNCC] (25 June 2021). "நன்றி 🙏 t.co/XlbCSftokG" (Tweet) (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 4 July 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Selvaperunthagai named State Congress president, Rajesh Kumar new floor leader". The Hindu. 18 February 2024.
- ↑ "Selvaperunthagai Election Results 2021: News, Votes, Results of Tamil-nadu Assembly". NDTV.com.
- ↑ "நிரூபிக்கும் தாவல் பெருந்தகை!". vikatan.com. 8 August 2010.
- ↑ "Selvaperunthagai | Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results Live, Candidates News, Videos, Photos". News18.
- ↑ "Selvaperunthagai appointed Congress Legislative Party leader in Tamil Nadu assembly | Chennai News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu govt sets up all-party panel for SC/ST welfare | Chennai News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Members of the Standing Committees of the House (2021-2022)". Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. Archived from the original on 12 March 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ↑ Election Commission of India. "2006 Election Statistical Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2006.
- ↑ Detailes Result (PDF). Election Commission of Tamil Nadu (Report). Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 February 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ↑ "Assembly wise Candidate Valid Votes count 2016, Tamil Nadu" (PDF). www.elections.tn.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 April 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ↑ "Sriperumbudur Election Result". Retrieved 20 July 2022.
