S. Lakshmanan (politician, born 1968)
S. Lakshman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | R. Arul |
| Constituency | Salem (West) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 (age 57–58) |
| Party | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam |
| Profession | Politician |
S. Lakshmanan is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Salem (West) representing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[1]
Early life and education
Lakshman is the son of Somasundharam. He was a suspended policeman and is now engaged in agriculture and serves as a manager in a private company. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Arignar Anna Government Arts College for Men, Namakkal, affiliated with the University of Madras, in 1988.[2]
Land-grab case and Suspension
In 2011, police registered several land-grab cases against former Tamil Nadu minister Veerapandi S. Arumugam and others. S. Lakshmanan, then a police inspector, was named as an accused in some of the cases, including cases relating to alleged land grabbing in Salem district."Land grab case filed against former minister". The Hindu. 21 July 2011."One more land-grabbing case against Veerapandi Arumugam". The Hindu. 24 July 2011.
According to contemporaneous news reports, Lakshmanan was a co-accused in the Angammal Colony, Dasanaickenpatti, Premier Mills and Coimbatore Jewellers land-grab cases. He was arrested in connection with the Angammal Colony case and was subsequently suspended from service before being released on bail."Raid on houses of suspended cop". The New Indian Express. 29 July 2012.
In July 2012, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted searches at properties linked to Lakshmanan and his relatives after registering a case alleging possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income."Raid on houses of suspended cop". The New Indian Express. 29 July 2012.
Political career
Lakshman won the Salem (West) seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election as a candidate of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. He received 1,20,407 votes and defeated M. Karthe of the Pattali Makkal Katchi by a margin of 74,867 votes.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "Lakshmanan.S(Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam):Constituency- SALEM (WEST)(SALEM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "Lakshmanan.S, SALEM (WEST) constituency, TVK, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election Result 2026 - Salem West". Election Commission of India. 4 May 2026. Archived from the original on 9 July 2026. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
- ↑ "Salem (West) Constituency Election Results 2016 - 2026". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. Archived from the original on 9 July 2026. Retrieved 9 July 2026.