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S Keerthana becomes Tamil Nadu’s youngest minister at 29 after Sivakasi win
Politics
Published on 10 May 2026
She was once a strategist before entering politics
At 29, S Keerthana has emerged as Tamil Nadu’s youngest MLA after winning Sivakasi in the Vijay-led TVK government. A former political strategist, she reportedly speaks five languages and is seen as a representative of a new generation in state politics. Her quick rise signals how political campaigns increasingly draw from fresh, media-savvy talent.
- S Keerthana, 29, wins Sivakasi and becomes TVK’s youngest MLA
- She previously worked as a political strategist
- She is said to speak five languages
- Her rise reflects a younger shift in Tamil Nadu politics
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