Priya Rajan (born 20 November 1993) is the forty-ninth and the incumbent mayor of Chennai city, Tamil Nadu. She is a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and was elected on 4 March 2022 after the 2022 Tamil Nadu local elections. She is the youngest and the third woman to become the mayor of the city.
Priya Rajan | |
|---|---|
| 49th Mayor of Chennai | |
| Assumed office 4 March 2022 | |
| Deputy | Mahesh Kumar |
| Preceded by | Saidai Sa. Duraisamy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 November 1993[1] Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Spouse | K. Raja |
| Residence(s) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Early and personal life
editPriya graduated from Kanyaga Parameswari Women Arts College with a post graduation in Commerce.[2] She is the grand daughter of Chengai Sivam, former two time MLA of Perambur.[3]
Political career
editPriya Rajan was elected as a councilor from 74th ward in Thiru. Vi. Ka Nagar in Chennai Corporation representing Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the 2022 Tamil Nadu local elections.[4] On 4 March 2022, she was elected as the 49th mayor of Chennai in 2022.[5] She is the youngest and the third woman to become the mayor of the city.[6]
References
edit- ^ @ThamizhachiTh (20 November 2022). "My heartiest birthday wishes to our Mayor of Chennai @PriyarajanDMK" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 21 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "DMK's R Priya to make history as Chennai's first SC woman mayor". New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "Priya Rajan, DMK's mayoral candidate in Chennai, reveals what her priorities are". The Times of India. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "R. Priya set to be Chennai's New Mayor". The Hindu. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Dalit woman is youngest mayor of India's Chennai city". UCA News. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ "Chennai to get its youngest and first Dalit woman as mayor; meet R Priya". Hindustan Times. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.