M. Vaithianathan | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 2 March 2021 | |
Constituency | Lawspet |
In office 2011–2016 | |
Preceded by | M. O. H. F. Shahjahan |
Succeeded by | V. P. Sivakolundhu |
Constituency | Lawspet |
Personal details | |
Political party | Indian National Congress (12th March 2021-present) |
Other political affiliations | Independent (2016-12th March 2021) |
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