S. Chandira Priyanga is an Indian politician from All India NR Congress. In May 2016, she was elected as a member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly from Nedungadu (constituency).[2][3][4]
S. Chandira Priyanga | |
|---|---|
| Member of Puducherry Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | M. Chandhirakasu |
| Constituency | Nedungadu (constituency) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1989[1] |
| Political party | All India NR Congress |
| Residence | Karaikal |
| Alma mater | Annamalai University (BBA) |
Political career
editThe induction of Chandira Priyanga means that Puducherry will have its first woman minister in 41 years.[5] She defeated A. Marimuthu of Indian National Congress by 8,560 votes in 2021 Puducherry Assembly election.[6] She is the daughter of former Puducherry minister M Chandirakasu.
Chandira has also acted in a short film called Jhansi in 2019.
On October 10, 2023, Chandira Priyanga resigned from her ministerial role and submitted her resignation letter via her Secretary to the Chief Minister's office.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Will work for rights of women: Puducherry minister Chandira Priyanga".
- ^ "Nedungadu Assembly Election Results". News18. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Puducherry assembly election: All India NR Congress releases candidate list, N Rangasamy to contest from 2 seats". Hindustan Times. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "LIVE: Election Results 2021 Puducherry". NDTV. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "BJP To Get 2 Berths, NR Congress 3 As Puducherry Finally Gets A Cabinet". NDTV.com. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ "General Election to Vidhan Sabha Trends & Result May-2021". results.eci.gov.in. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ The Hindu (10 October 2023). "Puducherry Transport Minister Chandira Priyanga submits resignation, alleges caste discrimination". Archived from the original on 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.