K. S. Alagiri
Indian politician
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K S Alagiri is an Indian politician representing the party Indian National Congress. He was the president of Tamil Nadu Congress party from 2019 to 2024.[1][2] and an ex-member of the Parliament of India from Cuddalore Constituency.[3] Previously, he was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as an Indian National Congress candidate from Chidambaram constituency in 1991 election, and as a Tamil Maanila Congress candidate in 1996 election.[4][5]
K. S. Alagiri | |
|---|---|
| President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee | |
| In office February 2019 – February 2024 | |
| National President | Rahul Gandhi Sonia Gandhi (interim) Mallikarjun Kharge |
| Preceded by | Su. Thirunavukkarasar |
| Succeeded by | K. Selvaperunthagai |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 16 May 2009 – 16 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | K. Venkatapathy |
| Succeeded by | A. Arunmozhithevan |
| Constituency | Cuddalore |
| Member of The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1991–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Krishnamoorthy D. |
| Succeeded by | Saravanan Durai K. |
| Constituency | Chidambaram |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 October 1952 |
| Party | Indian National Congress (2002–present) |
Other political affiliations | Tamil Maanila Congress (1996–2002) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Annamalai University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Personal life
He was hospitalized on July 28, 2023, after he fell down and got injured during a walking session.[6]
Early life
He was born in 1952. He graduated from Annamalai University, Chidambaram and is a native of Cuddalore district in North Tamil Nadu.
Political career
In November 2022, there was a rebellion against K. S. Alagiri by TNCC party leaders seeking replacement of Alagiri's term as the party president. The leaders met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and complained about Alagiri's functioning methods and not countering the BJP in the state adequately.[7]
Positions held
- State President – Tamil Nadu Congress Committee [Feb 2019–Feb 2024]
- Member of Parliament of India (2009–2014)
- Member of Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu (1991–2001)
Electoral performance
Lok Sabha elections
| Year | Election | Party | PC name | Result | Votes gained | Vote share(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 15th Lok Sabha | Indian National Congress | Cuddalore | Won | 320,473 | 42.76% |
| 2014 | 16th Lok Sabha | Indian National Congress | Cuddalore | Lost | 26,650 | 2.71% |
Assembly elections
| Election | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote % | Runner-up | Runner-up Party | Runner-up vote % | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Chidambaram | Tamil Maanila Congress | Won | 50.52% | A. Radhakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 22.37% | [8] |
| 1991 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Chidambaram | Indian National Congress | Won | 51.2% | M. R. K. Panneerselvam | DMK | 30.57% | [9] |