R. Km. Sudha is a prominent legal professional and politician affiliated with the Indian National Congress, currently running for the parliamentary seat in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Here’s a detailed look at her life and career:
Early Life and Education
- Date of Birth: July 27, 1977
- Sudha was born and raised in a family with a strong tradition in the Congress party, which shaped her political ideology from a young age.
Academic Background
- Sudha pursued her legal studies at Dr. Ambedkar Law College, Chennai, which equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in her legal career.
Professional Career
- She has over 23 years of experience as a practicing advocate at the Madras High Court.
- Her legal career began with her appointment as a Central Government Counsel at the High Court in 2009.
- She has served as a Panel Member for significant organizations, including Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. and the National Insurance Company Limited.
- Sudha is also recognized for her leadership roles, having been elected as the Vice President of the Madras High Court Advocate’s Association and actively participating in the Gender Sensitization Internal Complaint Committee since 2019.
- Additionally, she has contributed to public service as a Lok Adalat Member under the Tamil Nadu Free Legal Aid Services Authority, advocating for access to justice.
Political Career
- Party Positions:
- Secretary of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) in 1997.
- District General Secretary of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) from 2009 to 2014.
- State General Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee’s Legal & Human Rights Department (2010-2013).
- Chairman (In Charge) of the same department (2014-2016).
- Elected Vice President of the Tamil Nadu Pradesh Mahila Congress (2016-2017).
- Became the National Secretary of the All India Mahila Congress (AIMC) (2018-2020).
- Currently serves as the State President of the Tamil Nadu Mahila Congress since July 2020.
Current Political Campaign
- In March 2024, R. Sudha was nominated as the candidate for the Mayiladuthurai parliamentary constituency for the upcoming elections. Her candidacy comes after a notable tenure as the Tamil Nadu Mahila Congress president, showcasing her influence and the trust placed in her by the party leadership.