S. Keerthana (born 1996) is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu. She is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district representing the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[1]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Keerthana is from Virudhunagar district. She is the daughter of Sampath.[2] She completed her B.Sc. in mathematics at a college affiliated with Madurai University and later did M.Sc in statistics in 2019 at Pondicherry Central University.[3][2]
Career[edit | edit source]
Keerthana became an MLA for the first time winning her debut 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from Sivakasi Assembly constituency representing the TVK Party. She polled 68,709 votes and defeated her nearest rival, Ashokan G of the Indian National Congress, by a margin of 11,670 votes.[4][5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Srimathi, Geetha (4 May 2026). "No wins for women candidates of DMK, BJP; TVK's newcomers unseat veterans". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Keerthana S(Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam):Constituency- SIVAKASI(VIRUDHUNAGAR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info.
- ↑ "Keerthana S, SIVAKASI constituency, TVK, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Sivakasi election results 2026: Keerthana S of TVK wins, Congress' Ashokan G finishes second". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Sivakasi Election Result 2026 Live: TVK's Keerthana S defeats INC's Ashokan G with 11670 votes". India Today. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2026.