J. Jayavardhan
Jayakumar Jayavardhan (born 29 May 1987) known as J. Jayavardhan is an Indian politician and was a Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Chennai South constituency as an All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate in 2014 election.[1] He completed his undergraduate studies at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute and is a doctor by profession. Dr J Jayavardhan has become the youngest MP in India by winning the seat from South Chennai, Tamil Nadu at the young age of 26.[2][3]
J. Jayavardhan | |
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| Member of the India Parliament for Chennai South | |
| In office 1 September 2014 – 23 May 2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Thamizhachi Thangapandian |
| Constituency | Chennai South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 May 1987 Royapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Political party | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Spouse | Smt.Swarnalakshmi |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent | D. Jayakumar (father) |
| Residence(s) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Alma mater | Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute |
| Occupation | General physician |
| Website | drjayavardhan.com |
As of 17 December, 2016 Source: | |
His father D. Jayakumar is a former MLA in Royapuram constituencyChennai[4] and Former minister of fisheries in ADMK government and was also Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly for a year (2011 - 2012), besides being the minister for fisheries in the first J. Jayalalithaa government of 1991–1996.
References
- "General Election to Lok Sabha Trends & Result 2014". Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- "Dr J Jayavardhan of AIADMK is India's Youngest MP - Latest News". Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- "This is Tamil Nadu's youngest candidate: a 26-year-old doctor". Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- "Sons & daughters rise on Tamil Nadu's political horizon". Julie Mariappan. The Times of India. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
