R. Kathiravan

R. Kathiravan
Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2026
Preceded byAbdul Samad P.
ConstituencyManapparai
Personal details
Born1993 (age 32–33)
PartyTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
ProfessionPolitician

R. Kathiravan is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Manapparai representing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[1]

Early life and education

Kathiravan is the son of M. Ramachandran. He is involved in social service and sales-related professional activities. He completed a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from S.A. Engineering College, Chennai, in 2014.[2]

Political career

Kathiravan won the Manapparai seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election as a candidate of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. He received 83,041 votes and defeated P. L. Vijayakumar of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a margin of 1,426 votes.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "R. Kathiravan(Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam):Constituency- MANAPPARAI(TIRUCHIRAPPALLI) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "R. Kathiravan, MANAPPARAI constituency, TVK, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Result 2026 - Manapparai". Election Commission of India. 4 May 2026. Archived from the original on 5 May 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Manapparai Constituency Election Results 2016 - 2026". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. Archived from the original on 2 June 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.