Honourable C. V. Ganesan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 16 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | D. Periyasamy |
| Succeeded by | K. Tamil Azhagan |
| Constituency | Tittakudi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 June 1959 Kaludur, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Spouse |
G. Bhavani
(m. 1984; died 2021) |
| Children | 1 son 4 daughters |
| Residence(s) | 5/172, National Highways Kazhudur Village and Post Tittagudi Taluk, Cuddalore - 606304. |
| Education | M.A,. B.Ed. |
| Alma mater | University of Madras Annamalai University |
C. V Ganesan is an Indian politician from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He was elected twice (2016 and 2021) as a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Tittakudi. Since May 2021, he is serving as Tamil Nadu's Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development.[1][2]
Early life
Ganesan was born to P. Venkattan on 16 June 1959 in Kaludur (a village now in Cuddalore district).[3]
Education
Ganesan obtained his undergraduate degree from Muthurangam Government Arts College (Vellore). He also got a Bachelor of Laws (BL) degree from Government Law College, Tiruchirapalli, and a Diploma in Cooperative management (D.Coop) from Swamiyappa Co-operative Institute, Vellore.[3]
In May 1984, he got Master of Arts degree from the University of Madras. In December 1986, he got his Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from Annamalai University (Chidambaram, Cuddalore district).[4]
Politics
Party posts
He has been associated with the DMK since around 1984, and was an active Member of the party's Youth Wing.[3]
Elections contested
| Election | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote % | Runner-up | Runner-up Party | Runner-up vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Tittakudi | DMK | Won | 50.08% | D. Periyasamy | BJP | 37.18% |
| 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | 40.67% | P. Ayyasamy | ADMK | 39.29% |
Ministership (2021-)
On 6 September 2021, Ganesan tabled the right to sit amendment to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947.[5]
Personal life
Ganesan married G. Bavani on 10 June 1984. The couple had one son and four daughters. Bavani died on 9 December 2021.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Tittagudi (SC) Election Result: Ganesan CV of DMK Wins by 51.94%, Defeats D. Periyasamy of BJP". India com.
- ^ "Ganesan C. V". 7 May 2021 – via News 18.
- ^ a b c "Biographical Sketch of Member of XI Lok Sabha". loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ "Ganesan, C.V.(DMK):Constituency- TITTAKUDI (SC)(CUDDALORE) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ "'Right to sit': Tamil Nadu tables Bill mandating establishments to provide seating for employees". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ C.V.Ganesan [@cvganesan1] (9 December 2022). "என்னாகப் போகிறதென்று தெரியவில்லை. உன்னைப் பிரிந்த இந்த இதயத்தை எப்படி கடைத்தேற்றுவது என்று புரியவில்லை. ஆறுதல் தேடிய வண்ணம் உன் நினைவுகளால் நனைகிறேன் நீ வர மாட்டாய் என தெரிந்தும் !!! https://t.co/rdSbaBinE4" [I don't know what I'm going to become. I don't know how to handle this broken heart. Looking for comfort, I am soaked in your memories, knowing that you will not come!!!] (Tweet) (in Tamil). Retrieved 21 December 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ C.V.Ganesan [@cvganesan1] (9 December 2022). "இன்று எனது துணைவியார் தெய்வத்திரு: க.பவானி அவர்களின் முதலாம் ஆண்டு நினைவு நாளில் எனது குடும்பத்தினர்கள் மற்றும் கழக நிர்வாகிகளுடன் அஞ்சலி செலுத்தினேன். https://t.co/cwfOfJoKU8" [Today I paid tribute to my wife Deivathiru: K. Bhavani on her first death anniversary with my family and club administrators.] (Tweet) (in Tamil). Retrieved 21 December 2022 – via Twitter.
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