M. S. Ravi

Dr. M. S. Ravi (born 1959) is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu.[1] He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Ponneri Assembly constituency which is reserved for Scheduled Caste community in Tiruvallur district, representing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[2][3][4]

Early life and education

Ravi is from Royapuram, Chennai. He is the son of Shanmugam and is a doctor by profession. He completed his MBBS in 1982 at University of Madras and later did his specialisation, DM in Cardiology, also at University of Madras in 1990.[5]

Career

Ravi became an MLA for the first time winning the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from Ponneri Assembly constituency representing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[2] He polled 110439 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Durai Chandrasekar of the Indian National Congress, by a margin of 55,768 votes.[6][7][8]

References

  1. ↑ "Dr.Ravi.M.S, PONNERI (SC) constituency, TVK, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Ponneri election result LIVE: Dr Ravi MS of TVK wins". News 18. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Ponneri constituency - Election 2026". election.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ponneri Election Result 2026 Highlights: TVK's M.S Ravi wins Ponneri with 110439 votes". India Today. 4 May 2026. Archived from the original on 1 June 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "Dr.Ravi.M.S(Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam):Constituency- PONNERI (SC)(THIRUVALLUR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "Ponneri election results 2026: TVK's Dr Ravi MS wins by 55,768 votes, defeats Congress and AIADMK". The Times of India. 5 May 2026. Archived from the original on 1 June 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "Ponneri Election Results 2026 LIVE: Ponneri Assembly Election Results, Winner, Runner-Up & Vote Share – Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 Winners: TVK secures 108 seats; DMK wins 59 — check constituency-wise". The Indian Express. 4 May 2026. Archived from the original on 1 June 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.