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| Office | Cabinet Minister Government of Tamil Nadu |
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| Office | Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
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| Office | Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha |
| Term start | 7 May 2021 |
| Term end | 5 May 2026
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| Predecessor | K. Tamil Azhagan
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| Constituency | Tittakudi |
| Born | 1959-6-16 (age 67) |
| Born | Kaludur, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India
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| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Spouse | Template:Marriage |
| Children | 1 son 4 daughters |
| Alma mater | University of Madras Annamalai University
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C. V. Ganesan is an Indian politician from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He was elected twice (2016 and 2021) as a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Tittakudi. Since May 2021, he is serving as Tamil Nadu's Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development.[1][2]
Early life
Ganesan was born to P. Venkattan on 16 June 1959 in Kaludur (a village now in Cuddalore district).[3]
Education
Ganesan obtained his undergraduate degree from Muthurangam Government Arts College (Vellore). He also got a Bachelor of Laws (BL) degree from Government Law College, Tiruchirapalli, and a Diploma in Cooperative management (D.Coop) from Swamiyappa Co-operative Institute, Vellore.[3]
In May 1984, he got Master of Arts degree from the University of Madras. In December 1986, he got his Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from Annamalai University (Chidambaram, Cuddalore district).[4]
Politics
Party posts
He has been associated with the DMK since around 1984, and was an active Member of the party's Youth Wing.[3]
Elections contested
| Election | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote % | Runner-up | Runner-up Party | Runner-up vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Tittakudi | DMK | Won | 50.08 | D. Periyasamy | BJP | 37.18 |
| 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | 40.67 | P. Ayyasamy | ADMK | 39.29 |
Ministership (2021-)
On 6 September 2021, Ganesan tabled the right to sit amendment to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947.[5]
Personal life
Ganesan married G. Bavani on 10 June 1984. The couple had one son and four daughters. Bavani died on 9 December 2021.[6][7]
References
- ↑ Tittagudi (SC) Election Result: Ganesan CV of DMK Wins by 51.94%, Defeats D. Periyasamy of BJP. India com.
- ↑ Ganesan C. V(7 May 2021).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Biographical Sketch of Member of XI Lok Sabha. loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
- ↑ Ganesan, C.V.(DMK):Constituency- TITTAKUDI (SC)(CUDDALORE) - Affidavit Information of Candidate. myneta.info. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
- ↑ 'Right to sit': Tamil Nadu tables Bill mandating establishments to provide seating for employees(6 September 2021).
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