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 | |
|---|---|
| President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee | |
| Assumed office February 2019 | |
| National President | Rahul Gandhi Sonia Gandhi |
| Preceded by | Su. Thirunavukkarasar |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Preceded by | K. Venkatapathy |
| Succeeded by | A. Arunmozhithevan |
| Constituency | Cuddalore |
| Member of The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1991–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Krishnamoorthy. D. |
| Succeeded by | Saravanan Durai K. |
| Constituency | Chidambaram |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 October 1952 |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (2002–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Tamil Maanila Congress (1996–2002) |
| Alma mater | Annamalai University |
| 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]
- Member of Parliament of India (2009–2014)
- 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 | 320,473 | 42.76% |
| 2014 | 16th Lok Sabha | Indian National Congress | Cuddalore | 3rd Runner-up | 26,650 | 2.71% |
Assembly elections
| Election | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote % | Runner-up | Runner-up Party | Runner-up vote % | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Chidambaram | TMC | Won | 50.52% | A. Radhakrishnan | INC | 22.37% | [6] |
| 1991 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Chidambaram | INC | Won | 51.2% | M. R. K. Panneerselvam | DMK | 30.57% | [7] |
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
- Election Commission of India. "1996 Election Statistical Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2009.
- Election Commission of India. "Statistical Report on General Election 1991" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2009.
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