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A. K. S. Vijayan
A.K.S. Vijayan (born 15 December 1961) is an Indian Politician and a former Member of Parliament of India. He was elected from the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu as a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) political party three times in 1999, 2004 and 2009 respectively.[1] He is the son of veteran Communist leader and former Tamil Nadu MLA, A. K. Subbiah and S. Subbammal.[2]
A.K.S. Vijayan | |
|---|---|
| Assumed office 16 June 2021 | |
| Special Representative of Tamilnadu Government to Delhi | |
| Agriculture Wing Secreatry of DMK | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1998-2014 | |
| In office 1999–2014 | |
| Preceded by | M. Selvarasu |
| Succeeded by | K. Gopal |
| Constituency | Nagapattinam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 December 1961 Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu |
| Political party | DMK |
| Parent(s) | A. K. Subbiah S. Subbammal |
| Residence | Tiruvarur |
As of 22 September, 2009 Source: | |
Political career edit
He was selected for 13th, 14th and 15th Lok Sabha also and has led the DMK MPs in Lok Sabha. He got appointed Tamil Nadu Government Special Representative to Delhi in June 2021.[3]
Elections contested and positions held edit
Lok Sabha Elections edit
| Elections | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote percentage | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Indian general election | Nagapattinam | DMK | Won | 50 | M. Selvarasu | CPI | 47 |
| 2004 Indian general election | Won | 62 | Arjunan P.J | AIADMK | 33 | ||
| 2009 Indian general election | Won | 48 | M. Selvarasu | CPI | 42 | ||
| 2014 Indian general election | Lost | 34 | K. Gopal | AIADMK | 46 |
Positions held edit
- 1999-2004 : was Elected to Lok Sabha (Thirteenth) for the 1st time
- 2004-2009 : was Elected to Lok Sabha (Fourteenth) for the 2nd time
- 2009-2014 : was Elected to Lok Sabha (Fifteenth) for the 3rd time
- 2021-incumbent : was appointed Delhi Special Representative of Tamilnadu Government
References edit
- ^ (PDF). Statistical Reports of General elections 2004. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
- ^ "Shri A.K.S. Vijayan Member of Parliament (MP) from Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) Biodata". 28 December 2018.
- ^ "A.K.S. Vijayan is TN's special representative in Delhi". 14 June 2021.
External links edit
- https://loksabh
- AKS V