R. Kathiravan is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Manapparai representing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[1]
R. Kathiravan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Samad P. |
| Constituency | Manapparai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1993 (age 32–33) |
| Party | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam |
| Profession | Politician |
Early life and education
editKathiravan is the son of M. Ramachandran. He is involved in social service and sales-related professional activities. He completed a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from S.A. Engineering College, Chennai, in 2014.[2]
Political career
editKathiravan won the Manapparai seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election as a candidate of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. He received 83,041 votes and defeated P. L. Vijayakumar of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a margin of 1,426 votes.[3][4]
References
edit- ↑ "R. Kathiravan(Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam):Constituency- MANAPPARAI(TIRUCHIRAPPALLI) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "R. Kathiravan, MANAPPARAI constituency, TVK, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "Manapparai election results 2026: R. Kathiravan of TVK wins". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "Manapparai Election Result 2026 LIVE Updates: Tamil Nadu (Manapparai) Assembly Election Results 2026 Winner, Vote Counting, Runner-up". The Indian Express. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 8 May 2026.