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'''Ottakarathevar Panneerselvam''' Popularly Known as '''O.P.S.''' (born 14 January 1951)<ref name=ATN /> is an Indian politician who served as the 6th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for 3 terms from 2001 -2002 , 2014-2015 and 2016-2017 and the 2nd [[Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]] from 21 August 2017 to 6 May 2021. He is the [[Leader of Opposition|Deputy Leader of the Opposition]] in [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]] from 11 May 2021 and the chief coordinator of [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (AIADMK). | '''Ottakarathevar Panneerselvam''' Popularly Known as '''O.P.S.''' (born 14 January 1951)<ref name=ATN /> is an Indian politician who served as the 6th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for 3 terms from 2001 -2002 , 2014-2015 and 2016-2017 and the 2nd [[Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]] from 21 August 2017 to 6 May 2021. He is the [[Leader of Opposition|Deputy Leader of the Opposition]] in [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]] from 11 May 2021 and the chief coordinator of [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (AIADMK). | ||
He is a senior leader of the AIADMK political party and was a staunch | He is a senior leader of the AIADMK political party and was a staunch aide of former chief minister of Tamil Nadu and AIADMK General Secretary [[J. Jayalalithaa]]. His first two terms as Chief Minister came when he replaced Jayalalithaa in the role, after she was forced to resign by the courts. His third term began following Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's death and ended two months later, [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]] was appointed as the Chief Minister by [[Governor of Tamil Nadu|Tamil Nadu Governor]] [[C. Vidyasagar Rao]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/governor-vidyasagar-rao-palanisamy-panneerselvam-aiadmk-tamil-nadu-cm/1/884014.html|title=E Palaniswami is new Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, 30 other AIADMK leaders take oath at Raj Bhavan|access-date=2017-02-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aiadmk-tussle-sasikala-in-jail-panneerselvam-and-palaniswami-compete-for-tamil-nadu-cm-post/story-oSL10dQQ4YXmOxAl88b53K.html|title=Palaniswami takes oath as CM, OPS says will fight for justice|date=2017-02-16|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=2017-02-16|language=en}}</ref> He was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 21 August 2017. He also holds portfolios of Finance, Housing, Rural Housing, Housing Development, Slum Clearance Board and Accommodation Control, Town Planning, Urban Development, and [[Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/aiadmk-merger-panneerselvam-to-be-deputy-cm-gets-finance-portfolio/article19533739.ece|title=AIADMK merger: Panneerselvam is Deputy CM, gets finance portfolio|date=21 August 2017|work=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> On 4 January 2018, O. Panneerselvam elected as Leader of the House in [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]. | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Panneerselvam was born on 14 January 1951 in [[Periyakulam]], Tamil Nadu. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Haji Karutha Rowther Howdia College in [[Uthamapalayam]], [[Theni district]]. His close friend Salavuddin from Tenali encouraged him into politics. He also owned some agricultural land. He is married to P. Vijayalakshmi and the couple have three children. He is currently elected from the constituency of [[Bodinayakkanur]], in Theni district. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/political-leaders/o-panneerselvam.html|title=O. Panneerselvam Biography - About family, political life, awards won, history|access-date=17 February 2017}}</ref> His wife died on 1 September 2021 due to a heart attack. <ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/former-tamil-nadu-deputy-chief-minister-o-panneerselvam-s-wife-passes-away/ar-AANY822?ocid=msedgntp|title=Former Tamilnadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam's wife passes away|access-date=1 Sep 2021}}</ref> | Panneerselvam was born on 14 January 1951 in [[Periyakulam]], Tamil Nadu. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Haji Karutha Rowther Howdia College in [[Uthamapalayam]], [[Theni district]]. His close friend Salavuddin from Tenali encouraged him into politics. He also owned some agricultural land. He is married to P. Vijayalakshmi and the couple have three children. He is currently elected from the constituency of [[Bodinayakkanur]], in Theni district. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/political-leaders/o-panneerselvam.html|title=O. Panneerselvam Biography - About family, political life, awards won, history|access-date=17 February 2017}}</ref> His wife died on 1 September 2021 due to a heart attack. <ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/former-tamil-nadu-deputy-chief-minister-o-panneerselvam-s-wife-passes-away/ar-AANY822?ocid=msedgntp|title=Former Tamilnadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam's wife passes away|access-date=1 Sep 2021}}</ref> | ||