K. S. Alagiri
K S Alagiri is an Indian politician representing the party Indian National Congress. He is the president of Tamil Nadu Congress party[1][2] and an ex-member of the Parliament of India from Cuddalore Constituency.[3] Previously, he was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as an Indian National Congress candidate from Chidambaram constituency in 1991 election, and as a Tamil Maanila Congress candidate in 1996 election.[4][5]
K. S. Alagiri | |
|---|---|
| State President, INC Tamil Nadu | |
| Assumed office Feb 2019 | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Constituency | Cuddalore |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly (Tamil Nadu) | |
| In office 1991–2001 | |
| Constituency | Chidambaram |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Alma mater | Annamalai University, Chidambaram |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
He was born in 1952. He graduated from Annamalai University, Chidambaram and is a native of Cuddalore district in North Tamil Nadu.
Positions held
- State President - Tamil Nadu Congress Committee [Feb 2019–Present]
- Former Member of Parliament of India [2009-2014)
- Former Member of Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu.[1991-2001]
Electoral Performance
Lok Sabha Elections
| Year | Election | Party | PC name | Result | Votes gained | Vote share(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 15th Lok Sabha | Indian National Congress | Cuddalore | Won | 3,20,473 | 42.76% |
| 2014 | 16th Lok Sabha | Indian National Congress | Cuddalore | 3rd Runner Up | 26,650 | 2.71% |
Assembly Elections
| Year | Election | Party | AC name | Result | Votes gained | Vote share(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10th Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu | Indian National Congress | Chidambaram | Won | 48,767 | 49.54% |
| 1996 | 11th Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Maanila Congress | Chidambaram | Won | 52,066 | 48.02% |
References
- Kolappan, B. (3 February 2019). "K.S. Alagiri is new TNCC president". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- "Rahul Gandhi appoints KS Alagiri as new Tamil Nadu Congress president". India Today. Ist. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- "Statistical Reports of Lok Sabha Elections" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
- 1991 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India
- 1996 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India
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