Priya Rajan
Priya Rajan (born 20 November[1] 1993) of DMK party, is the forty-ninth and the incumbent mayor of Chennai city, Tamil Nadu. She succeeded Saidai Duraisamy of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to become the third woman mayor of the city after the local body election.[2] She is the youngest woman to be the Mayor of Chennai and the first Evangelical Christian woman to become Mayor.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
R. Priya | |
|---|---|
| 49th Mayor of Chennai | |
| Assumed office 4 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Saidai Sa. Duraisamy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 November 1993[1] Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Spouse | Venkatesan |
| Residence(s) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Political career
Rajan was elected as a councilor from 74th ward in Thiru. Vi. Ka Nagar in Chennai Corporation. Later she was elected as the 49th mayor of Chennai in 2022.[9][10]
Personal life
Rajan graduated from Kanyaga Parameswari Women Arts College with a post graduation in Commerce.[11] She is the grand daughter of former two time MLA of Perambur Constituency Chenghai Sivam.[12][13][14]
References
- ^ a b தமிழச்சி [@ThamizhachiTh] (20 November 2022). "My heartiest birthday wishes to our Mayor of Chennai @PriyarajanDMK. On your special day, I am sending you my best wishes for all your unconditional work and support to our @chennaicorp. May your special day be filled with joy, happiness, and love. Happy birthday Dear Priya!" (Tweet). from the original on 21 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "R. Priya set to be Chennai's New Mayor". The Hindu. 4 March 2022.
- ^ "Dalit woman is youngest mayor of India's Chennai city". UCA News. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ "Priya Ranjan". One India.
- ^ "Priya Rajan, 28-year-old MCom graduate, set to be Chennai's first Dalit woman mayor". The Indian Express. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ "Meet R Priya Chennai Youngest and First-Ever Dalit Woman to Take Charge as Mayor".
- ^ "Chennai to get its youngest and first Dalit woman as mayor; meet R Priya". Hindustan Times. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ "28-year-old Priya Rajan becomes Chennai's first-ever Dalit woman mayor: All you need to know". Firstpost. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ "சென்னை மேயர் ஆர்.பிரியா! (படங்கள்)". 4 March 2022.
- ^ "சென்னை மேயராக ஆர்.பிரியா பொறுப்பேற்பு: மறைமுக தேர்தலில் அதிமுக பங்கேற்கவில்லை".
- ^ "DMK's R Priya to make history as Chennai's first SC woman mayor". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "Priya Rajan, DMK's mayoral candidate in Chennai, reveals what her priorities are | Chennai News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "அடிப்படை பிரச்சினைகளுக்கு முன்னுரிமை கொடுத்து தீர்த்து வைப்பேன்: மேயர் பிரியா பேட்டி". 4 March 2022.
- ^ "மாநகராட்சி... ஆளப்போகும் மகளிர்!". Dinamani (in Tamil). Retrieved 9 March 2022.