R. Chellaswamy (born 1961) is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu.[1] He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Padmanabhapuram Assembly constituency in Kanyakumari district representing the Communist Party of India (Marxist) which contested the 2026 Assembly elections in alliance with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).[2][3]
R. Chellaswamy | |
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| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Mano Thangaraj |
| Constituency | Padmanabhapuram |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 64–65) Killiyur, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
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| Education | Marthandam Christian College (B.Sc.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
editChellasamy is from Killiyur, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of Ramayan Nadar. He did his B.Sc. at Marthandam Christian College, Marthandam which is affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University and passed out in 1980. He declared assets worth Rs.77 lakhs in his affidavit with the Election Commission of India.[4] He started his political career as a student leader and was active in DYFI and AIKS.[5]
Career
editChellasamy won the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from Padmanabhapuram Assembly constituency representing the Communist Party of India (Marxist). He polled 68,938 votes and defeated his nearest rival, S. Krishna Kumar of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, by a margin of 15,569 votes.[6][7][8]
References
edit- ↑ "Chellaswamy. R, PADMANABHAPURAM constituency, CPIM, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Padmanabhapuram Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM's Chellaswamy. R defeats TVK's Krishna Kumar. S by 15569 votes". Business Today. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Padmanabhapuram election result LIVE: Chellaswamy R of CPIM wins". News18. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Chellaswamy. R(Communist Party of India (Marxist)(CPI(M))):Constituency- PADMANABHAPURAM(KANNIYAKUMARI) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "CPI(M) Announces Five Candidates for Tamil Nadu 2026 Assembly Elections". The Left Views. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Padmanabhapuram Constituency Election Results 2021 - 2026". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. Archived from the original on 6 June 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Result 2026 - Padmanabhapuram". Election Commission of India. 4 May 2026. Archived from the original on 6 June 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ "Padmanabhapuram election results 2026: Chellaswamy R of CPI(M) wins by 15,569 votes". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. Archived from the original on 6 June 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.