G. Nehru Kuppusamy
Indian politician
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G. Nehru Kuppusamy is an Indian politician who founded the political party Neyam Makkal Kazhagam. He was elected as a member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly from Orleampeth constituency.[1][2][3][4]
affiliations
Independent (2023-2025)
G. Nehru Kuppusamy | |
|---|---|
| Member of Puducherry Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2 May 2021 – Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | R. Siva |
| Constituency | Orleampeth |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Neyam Makkal Kazhagam (Since 2025 - Present) |
Other political affiliations | All India N.R. Congress (2021-2023) Independent (2023-2025) |
| Education | 5th Pass |
| Profession | Businessman |
Politics
All India N.R. Congress & Independent
Nehru's political career is marked by a strong local presence in Orleampeth. He won the seat in 2011 representing the AINRC. After losing the seat in 2016 to the DMK, he made a successful comeback in 2021 as an Independent candidate, securing 47.29% of the vote.
Known for his grassroots activism, Nehru has frequently staged unconventional protests to highlight public grievances, such as wheeling patients on stretchers to the Raj Nivas (the Lieutenant Governor’s residence) to protest inadequate medical care.
Neyam Makkal Kazhagam
In March 2026, ahead of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections, NMK joined the TVK-led Alliance headed by Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). As part of the seat-sharing agreement, NMK was allotted two constituencies: Orleampeth and Thattanchavady. [5]