R. V. Ranjith Kumar (born 1976) is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu.[1] He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Kancheepuram Assembly constituency in Kanchipuram district representing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[2][3]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Kumar is from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of Ragavan Veerasamy. He runs his own business. He completed his graduation from Tamil Nadu Open University in 2015. He declared assets worth Rs.17 crore in his affidavit to the Election Commission of India.[4]
Career[edit | edit source]
Kumar became an MLA for the first time winning the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from Kancheepuram Assembly constituency representing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. He polled 91,350 votes and defeated his nearest rival, V. Somasundaram of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, by a margin of 15,488 votes.[5][6][7] He contested the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election on Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam ticket and finished only fourth in his electoral debut.[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Thennarasu.K, SRIPERUMBUDUR (SC) constituency, TVK, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Full list of winners". The Hindu. 4 May 2026. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kancheepuram Election Results 2026 : Kancheepuram Assembly Election Results, Winner, Runner-Up & Vote Share – Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "R.V. Ranjithkumar(Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam):Constituency- KANCHEEPURAM(KANCHEEPURAM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kancheepuram Election Result 2026 Highlights: TVK's R.V. Ranjithkumar defeats AIADMK's V. Somasundaram with 15488 votes". India Today. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kancheepuram election results 2026: TVK's R.V. Ranjithkumar wins Kancheepuram by 15,488 votes, defeats AIADMK and DMK". The Times of India. 5 May 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kancheepuram Election Result 2026 LIVE Updates: Tamil Nadu (Kancheepuram) Assembly Election Results 2026 Winner, Vote Counting, Runner-up". The Indian Express. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "IndiaVotes AC Summary: Uthiramerur 2021". IndiaVotes. Retrieved 6 May 2026.