R. B. Udhaya Kumar is an Indian politician and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. [1] He is the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu from Tirumangalam constituency. [2]
Political career
Kumar was sacked as Minister for Information Technology in November 2011 as part of the third cabinet reshuffle in a five-month period by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. [3]
On 17 July 2022, R. B. Udhaya Kumar was elected as the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly replacing O. Panneerselvam at the AIADMK Legislative Party Meeting. It was formally declared on 19 July 2022. [4] [1] On 14 February 2024, Speaker M. Appavu alloted the seat of the deputy opposition leader to Udhayakumar in the first row of Tamil Nadu Assembly replacing Panneerselvam after the nearly 19 month long demand of the AIADMK. [5]
Electoral performance
Tamil Nadu Legislative elections
| Elections | Constituency | Party | Result | % Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Sattur | ADMK | Won | 58.32% |
| 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Thirumagalam | ADMK | Won | 46.99% |
| 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Thirumagala | ADMK | Won | 45.51% |
References
- ^ a b "RB Udhayakumar replaces OPS as deputy leader in Tamil Nadu assembly". Hindustan Times. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ "List of MLAs from Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu.
- ^ "Jayalalithaa sacks six Tamil Nadu ministers". NDTV. PTI. 4 November 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ "EPS faction elects RB Udayakumar as deputy leader of opposition to replace OPS". thenewsminute. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ "சட்டப்பேரவையில் எதிர்க்கட்சி துணைத் தலைவர் இருக்கை உதயகுமாருக்கு ஒதுக்கீடு: ஓபிஎஸ் இருக்கை மாற்றம்". news18 tamil (in Tamil). 14 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
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R. B. Udhaya Kumar is an Indian politician and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. [1] He is the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu from Tirumangalam constituency. [2]
Political career
Kumar was sacked as Minister for Information Technology in November 2011 as part of the third cabinet reshuffle in a five-month period by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. [3]
On 17 July 2022, R. B. Udhaya Kumar was elected as the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly replacing O. Panneerselvam at the AIADMK Legislative Party Meeting. It was formally declared on 19 July 2022. [4] [1] On 14 February 2024, Speaker M. Appavu alloted the seat of the deputy opposition leader to Udhayakumar in the first row of Tamil Nadu Assembly replacing Panneerselvam after the nearly 19 month long demand of the AIADMK. [5]
Electoral performance
Tamil Nadu Legislative elections
| Elections | Constituency | Party | Result | % Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Sattur | ADMK | Won | 58.32% |
| 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Thirumagalam | ADMK | Won | 46.99% |
| 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Thirumagala | ADMK | Won | 45.51% |
References
- ^ a b "RB Udhayakumar replaces OPS as deputy leader in Tamil Nadu assembly". Hindustan Times. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ "List of MLAs from Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu.
- ^ "Jayalalithaa sacks six Tamil Nadu ministers". NDTV. PTI. 4 November 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ "EPS faction elects RB Udayakumar as deputy leader of opposition to replace OPS". thenewsminute. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ "சட்டப்பேரவையில் எதிர்க்கட்சி துணைத் தலைவர் இருக்கை உதயகுமாருக்கு ஒதுக்கீடு: ஓபிஎஸ் இருக்கை மாற்றம்". news18 tamil (in Tamil). 14 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
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