A. Selvaraj is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu who served as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly between 2001 and 2002. His tenure formed part of the 12th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, which was constituted following the 2001 state elections.
Key facts
| Name | A. Selvaraj |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Position | Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) |
| Legislature | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly |
| Term | 2001–2002 |
Background
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, seated at the Fort St. George complex in Chennai. Members are elected from single-member constituencies across the state for terms typically lasting five years, although individual members may serve shorter periods due to by-elections, resignations, or other circumstances.
Legislative career
Selvaraj entered the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 2001, the year in which the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)-led alliance came to power in the state under Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, succeeded briefly by O. Panneerselvam during the same Assembly term. His recorded tenure concluded in 2002.
Significance
As an elected legislator, Selvaraj participated in the proceedings of one of India's largest state legislatures during a politically eventful period in Tamil Nadu, marked by changes in the Chief Minister's office and significant policy debates at the state level.
Related topics
- Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
- 12th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
- 2001 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election
- Politics of Tamil Nadu
- List of Indian Politicians
References
- Wikidata entity: Q4648393