Suresh Rajan (born 31 March 1963, Nagercoil) is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu state.
Mr.Suresh Rajan has a M.A. degree. He started his political career in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) youth wing. He has been elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for the years 1996–2001, 2006-2011 and from 2016. He was the former minister of Tourism twice in Tamil Nadu state.[1][2]
Elections contested
| Elections | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote percentage | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Tamil Nadu state assembly election | Kanniyakumari | DMK | Won | 43.63 | S Thanu Pillai | AIADMK | 21.32[3] |
| 2001 Tamil Nadu state assembly election | Kanniyakumari | DMK | Lost | 42.52 | N Thalavai Sundaram | AIADMK | 51.32[4] |
| 2006 Tamil Nadu state assembly election | Kanniyakumari | DMK | Won | 50.05 | N Thalavai Sundaram | AIADMK | 41.59[5] |
| 2011 Tamil Nadu state assembly election | Kanniyakumari | DMK | Lost | 38.34 | K T Patchaimal | AIADMK | 48.22[6] |
| 2016 Tamil Nadu state assembly election | Nagercoil | DMK | Won | 38.87 | M. R. Gandhi | BJP | 26.78[7][8] |
| 2021 Tamil Nadu state assembly election | Nagercoil | DMK | Lost | 41.88 | M. R. Gandhi | BJP | 48.21 |
References
- ↑ Bhadra Sinha (8 January 2014). "Not owning property no excuse for corrupt: SC". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ↑ "Another former DMK minister raided". Zee News. 8 October 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ↑ "Statistical report on Tamil Nadu Assembly election 1996" (PDF). Election Commission of India. 1996. p. 261. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- ↑ "Statistical report on Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2001" (PDF). Election Commission of India. 2001. p. 257. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- ↑ "Statistical report on Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2006". Election Commission of India. 2006. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- ↑ "Statistical report on Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2001" (PDF). Election Commission of India. 2011. p. 36. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- ↑ "The verdict 2016". The Hindu. Chennai. 19 May 2016. p. 6.
- ↑ "Green cover". The Times of India. Chennai. 19 May 2016. p. 2.
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