M. R. K. Panneerselvam
Indian Politician
M. R. K. Panneerselvam | |
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| Cabinet Minister Government of Tamil Nadu | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2021 | |
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| Chief Minister | M. K. Stalin |
| Minister for Health and Family Welfare Government of Tamil Nadu | |
| In office 13 May 2006 – 15 May 2011 | |
| Chief Minister | M. Karunanidhi |
| Minister for Backward Classes Government of Tamil Nadu | |
| In office 13 May 1996 – 13 May 2001 | |
| Chief Minister | M. Karunanidhi |
| Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for Kurinjipadi | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| In office 1996–2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1957-08-25) August 25, 1957 (age 66) Muttam, Kattumannarkoil |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Politician |
M. R. K. Panneerselvam is an Indian Politician and Department of Agriculture Government of Tamilnadu and he has been the Minister for Health in the state of Tamil Nadu during the period from 2006 to 2011, Minister for Backward Classes during 1996. He was born in Muttam and has a bachelor's degree in Law (The Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University).
Panneerselvam has been elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on five occasions from the Kurinjipadi constituency as a candidate of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party. These were in the elections of 1996,[1] 2001, 2006, 2016 and 2021.
Agriculture Minister
As promised in the DMK election manifesto, a separate Agriculture Budget for the state was presented on 14 August 2021.[2] MRK Panneerselvam, the minister for agriculture and farmer’s welfare, presented the budget and said that it was in line with the views of farmers and experts, whose opinions were sought before preparing it.
Minister for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare MRK Pannerselvam began the presentation by dedicating the budget to those farmers who are protesting at New Delhi against the farm laws.[3]
Electoral performance
Tamil Nadu Legislative elections
| Elections | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote Percentage |
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| 1991 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Chidambaram | DMK | Lost | 30.57% |
| 1996 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Kurinjipadi | DMK | Won | 54.99% |
| 2001 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Kurinjipadi | DMK | Won | 55.78% |
| 2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Kurinjipadi | DMK | Won | |
| 2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Kurinjipadi | DMK | Lost | 41.16% |
| 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Kurinjipadi | DMK | Won | 44.03% |
| 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Kurinjipadi | DMK | Won | 51.05% |
References
- ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1996" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 6. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ "DMK govt in Tamil Nadu fulfills poll promise, presents separate agri budget".
- ^ "Minister for Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare MRK Pannerselvam began the presentation by dedicating the budget to those farmers who are protesting at New Delhi against the farm laws".
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