Thiru I.Periyasamy Biography: Thiru I. Periyasamy, a 71-year-old veteran DMK politician from Tamil Nadu, currently wears the hat of the Rural Development Minister. He’s held key portfolios like Revenue, Housing, and Co-operation throughout his extensive career, spanning five terms as MLA and two terms as minister. Known for his landslide victory in the 2021 elections, he’s also the father to MLA I. P. Senthil Kumar and an active presence on social media.
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Thiru I.Periyasamy Biography
Full name
Thiru I.Periyasamy
Date of birth
January 6, 1953
Current Designation
Minister for Rural Development, Panchayats and Panchayat Union, Government of Tamil Nadu
Current Address
Batlagundu, Tamil Nadu
Profession
Politician
Married
Yes
Children
Two sons – I. P. Senthil Kumar (MLA for Palani) and I. P. Prabhu (young entrepreneur)
Nationality
Indian
Political party
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Constituency
Athoor
Thiru I.Periyasamy Political Career
Party Affiliation: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
Deputy General Secretary of DMK
Current Positions:
Minister for Rural Development, Panchayats and Panchayat Union, Government of Tamil Nadu
Previous Positions:
Minister for Co-operation, Government of Tamil Nadu (2021-2022) Minister for Revenue and Housing, Government of Tamil Nadu (2006-2011) Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (1989-1991, 1996-2001, 2006-2011, 2011-2016, 2016-Present)
Chairman, Batlagundu Union (1986-1991)
Other details About Thiru I.Periyasamy
Elected in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from Athoor constituency with the highest vote margin in the state.
His son, I. P. Senthil Kumar, is also an MLA for the Palani constituency.
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