Chandira Priyanga

S. Chandira Priyanga is an Indian politician from All India NR Congress. In May 2016, she was elected as a member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly from Nedungadu (constituency).[2][3][4] The induction of Chandira Priyanga mean that Puducherry will have its first woman minister in 41 years[5].She defeated A. Marimuthu of Indian National Congress by 8,560 votes in 2021 Puducherry Assembly election.[6] She is the daughter of former Puducherry minister M Chandirakasu.

S. Chandira Priyanga
Member of Puducherry Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
May 2016
Preceded byM. Chandhirakasu
ConstituencyNedungadu (constituency)
Personal details
Born1989[1]
Political partyAll India NR Congress
Residence(s)Karaikal
Alma materAnnamalai University (BBA)

Chandira has also acted in a short film called Jhansi in 2019.

References
  1. "INTERVIEW| Will work for rights of women: Puducherry minister Chandira Priyanga".
  2. "NEDUNGADU ASSEMBLY ELECTION RESULTS". News18. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  3. "Puducherry assembly election: All India NR Congress releases candidate list, N Rangasamy to contest from 2 seats". Hindustan Times. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  4. "LIVE: Election Results 2021 Puducherry". NDTV. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  5. "BJP To Get 2 Berths, NR Congress 3 As Puducherry Finally Gets A Cabinet". NDTV.com. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  6. "GENERAL ELECTION TO VIDHAN SABHA TRENDS & RESULT MAY-2021". results.eci.gov.in. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.


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