M. Sivasankar | |
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Member of Puducherry Legislative Assembly | |
In office 2 May 2021 –Incumbent | |
Preceded by | M. N. R. Balan |
Constituency | Ozhukarai |
Personal details | |
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
Residence | Ozhukarai,Puducherry |
Education | Master of Commerce Bachelor of Education |
Alma mater | Annamalai University |
Profession | Agriculture and Businessman |
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