T.M. Selvaganapathy is an Indian politician affiliated with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, representing the Salem constituency in Tamil Nadu. Here are some key details about his life and political career:
Personal Background
- Age: 65 years old.
- Education: He has a postgraduate degree, although specific details on his educational background are not extensively documentedi.
Political Career
- Early Career: Selvaganapathy began his political journey as a member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), serving as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Tiruchengode constituency from 1991 to 1996. During this time, he held the position of Minister of Local Administration in the government led by Jayalalithaa.
- Parliamentary Representation: He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the 13th Lok Sabha from Salem in 1999, serving until 2004. He later joined the DMK in 2008 and was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2010.
- Recent Activity: He was re-elected as an MP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This marks his second term in the Lok Sabha, and he is actively participating in parliamentary debates and questions.
Legal Challenges
Selvaganapathy’s political career has faced controversies, including convictions in various corruption-related cases. He was convicted in 2000 in the “Pleasant Stay hotel case” and the “Colour TV scam” but was acquitted by the High Court in 2001. More recently, he was disqualified from Parliament in 2014 due to a conviction in a financial scam, making him the first Tamil Nadu politician to face such a disqualification. However, he has since had some legal victories, with recent rulings in his favor(
Parliamentary Activity
In his current term, Selvaganapathy has participated in several debates and raised numerous questions on various issues, demonstrating his active involvement in legislative processes