S. Keerthana has created history as the first woman MLA from Sivakasi, a town famed for firecracker production. Her campaign drew buzz after she began speaking fluent Hindi to reach a broader audience, amid Tamil Nadu’s language politics. Previously a political consultant and a TVK C. Joseph Vijay admirer, she centred her push on safety, healthcare, and welfare for firecracker workers.
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