R. Siva

R. Siva
13th Leader of the Opposition in Puducherry Legislative Assembly
In office
8 May 2021 – 4 May 2026
Lieutenant Governor
Preceded byN. Rangaswamy
Succeeded byA. M. H. Nazeem
ConstituencyVillianur
Member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly
In office
8 May 2021 – 4 May 2026
Preceded byA. Namassivayam
ConstituencyVillianur
In office
8 May 2016 – 7 May 2021
Preceded byG. Nehru Kuppusamy
Succeeded byG. Nehru Kuppusamy
ConstituencyOrleampeth
In office
8 May 1996 – 7 May 2011
Preceded byK. Parasuraman
Succeeded byG. Nehru Kuppusamy
ConstituencyOrleampeth
Secretary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Puducherry
Incumbent
Assumed office
8 May 2021
Preceded byPosition Established
Personal details
Born (1967-04-29) 29 April 1967
Puducherry, India
PartyDravida Munnetra Kazhagam
ProfessionPolitician

Ragavapillai Siva (born 29 April 1967) is an Indian politician and a prominent member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He served as the 13th Leader of the Opposition in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly and represented the Villianur constituency.[1]

Political career

Siva began his political journey as a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He was first elected to the Puducherry Legislative Assembly in 1996, representing the Orleampeth constituency. He continued serving as a member of the assembly from 1996 to 2011 and again from 2016 to 2021. Throughout his political career, Siva has been known for his dedication to the people of Puducherry.[2]

In the 2021 elections, Siva was elected from the Villianur constituency, marking his return to the Legislative Assembly after a brief hiatus. Following his election, he was appointed the Leader of the Opposition in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly on 8 May 2021. His leadership was recognized by DMK President M. K. Stalin, who also appointed him as the first secretary of the DMK, Puducherry unit.[3]

Leadership in DMK

Siva's political alignment has always been with the DMK, and under his leadership, the Puducherry unit has strengthened its presence. His appointment as the Leader of the Opposition reflects his political influence and his ability to lead the party through challenging times in the assembly.

Political Roles and Positions

Political Roles and Positions of R. Siva
Role Constituency / Position Term Notes
Leader of the Opposition Puducherry Legislative Assembly 8 May 2021 - 4 May 2026 Appointed after the 2021 elections by DMK President M. K. Stalin.[4]
Member of the Legislative Assembly Villianur 8 May 2021 – 4 May 2026 Won the 2021 Puducherry Assembly election.[5]
Member of the Legislative Assembly Orleampeth 1996 – 2011, 2016 – 2021 Served three consecutive terms (1996–2011) and one more (2016–2021).[6]
Secretary – Puducherry Unit Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) 8 May 2021 – present Appointed as DMK Puducherry unit secretary.[7]

Electoral history

Year Constituency Party Votes % Opponent Party Votes % Result Margin %
2026 Villianur DMK 15,000 38.12 B. Ravicoumar AINRC 16,970 43.13 Lost Decrease1,970 Decrease5.01
2021 19,653 55.73 S.V. Sugumaran 12,703 36.02 Won Increase6,950 Increase19.71
2016 Orleampeth 11,110 53.82 G. Nehru Kuppusamy 8,130 39.38 Won Increase2,980 Increase14.44
2011 8,368 42.09 10,986 55.26 Lost Decrease2,618 Decrease13.17
2006 8,509 52.67 IND 6,549 40.54 Won Increase1,960 Increase12.13
2001 7,608 49.41 G. Chezhian ADMK 4,223 27.42 Won Increase3,385 Increase21.99
1996 8,105 49.16 K. Parasuraman 5,107 30.97 Won Increase2,998 Increase18.19

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Four-time MLA R Siva appointed leader of DMK legislature party in Puducherry". 8 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "R Siva appointed DMK legislature party leader in Assembly". The Economic Times. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  3. ↑ PTI (8 May 2021). "R Siva appointed DMK legislature party leader in Puducherry Assembly". @businessline. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  4. ↑ "Four-time MLA R Siva appointed leader of DMK legislature party in Puducherry". 8 May 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "R. Siva(DMK):Constituency- VILLIANUR(PUDUCHERRY) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  6. ↑ "R Siva appointed DMK legislature party leader in Assembly". The Economic Times. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  7. ↑ PTI (8 May 2021). "R Siva appointed DMK legislature party leader in Puducherry Assembly". @businessline. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
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