M. Ravisankar | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 12 May 2026 | |
| Speaker | J. C. D. Prabhakar |
| Chief Minister | C. Joseph Vijay |
| Preceded by | K. Pitchandi |
| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | S. Stalinkumar |
| Constituency | Thuraiyur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manachanallur, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Party | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam |
| Parent |
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| Education | National College, Tiruchirappalli (Class 12) MIET (Diploma in Electronics and Electrical Engineering) |
| Occupation | Politician, Electrician |
M. Ravisankar (born 1985) is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu.1 He currently serves as the 15th Deputy speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly since 2026. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Thuraiyur Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Caste community in Tiruchirappalli district, representing the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.2
Early life and education
Ravisankar is from Manachanallur, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of P. Muthu. He studied E. R. Higher Secondary School, Mela Chintamani, Tiruchirappalli and passed Class 10 in 2000 and completed Class 12 at National College. He later did a Diploma in Electronics and Electrical Engineering at MIET, also in Trichy from 2003 to 2006. He works as an electrician. He declared assets worth Rs.11 lakhs in his affidavit to the Election Commission of India.3
Career
Ravisankar became an MLA for the first time winning the Thuraiyur Assembly constituency representing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. He polled66,263 votes and defeated his nearest rival, E. Saroja of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, by a margin of 9,614 votes.456
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References
- "Ravisankar.M, THURAIYUR (SC) constituency, TVK, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- "Thuraiyur Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Ravisankar.M of TVK wins Thuraiyur with 66263 votes". Business Today. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- "Ravisankar.M(Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam):Constituency- THURAIYUR (SC)(TIRUCHIRAPPALLI) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- "Thuraiyur Assembly Results 2026: TVK's Ravisankar.M wins against AIADMK's E. Saroja". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- "Thuraiyur Election Result 2026 Highlights: TVK's Ravisankar.M wins Thuraiyur with 66263 votes". India Today. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- "Thuraiyur election result LIVE: Ravisankar M of TVK wins". News18. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 12 May 2026.