Chennai Central Lok Sabha Constituency

Chennai Central constituency is constituency number 4 out of 39 in the state that consists of 6 assembly segments at present (2023). Chennai Central constituency is one of the smallest constituencies in Tamil Nadu. 

Six assembly segments of the Chennai Central Constituency along with its assembly constitution number and the elected members of the legislative assembly are listed below

• Villivakkam (Constituency# 14) – Mr. A. Vetriazhagan
• Egmore (Constituency# 16) – Mr. I. Paranthamen
• Harbour (Constituency# 18) – Mr. Sekar Babu. P. K
• Chepauk – Thiruvallikeni (Constituency# 19) – Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin
• Thousand Lights (Constituency# 20) – Mr. N. Ezhilan
• Anna Nagar (Constituency# 21) – Mr. M.K. Mohan

Egmore –

Egmore assembly constitution is 16 and it includes Ward 42,45-47,61,71-72 and 100-106 of Greater Chennai Corporation. Mr. I. Paranthamen of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is elected representative of 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. 

Harbour –

Harbour assembly constitution is 18 and it includes Ward 23-30,43-44,48-49 and 80 of Greater Chennai Corporation. Mr. P. K. Sekar Babu of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is elected representative of 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. 

Chepauk –

Chepauk- Thiruvallikeni assembly constitution is 19 and it includes Ward 79,81-93,95 and 111 of Greater Chennai Corporation. Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is elected representative of 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. 

Thousand Lights –

Thousand Lights assembly constitution is 20 and it includes Ward 76-78,107-110,112-114,118 and 119 of Greater Chennai Corporation. Mr. Ezhilan Naganathan of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is elected representative of 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. 

Anna Nagar –

Anna Nagar assembly constitution is 21 and it includes Ward 100-103 and 105-107 of Greater Chennai Corporation. Mr. M. K. Mohan of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is elected representative of 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. 

Ministry of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR & CE)

Mr. P. K. Sekar Babu, the elected member of Harbour – Chennai Central Constituency, is the Minister of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) at present. The primary role of the HR & CE Minister involves managing affairs related to Hindu religious temples, Institutions and Charitable endowments in the state.

Member of Parliament (MP)

Dayanidhi Murasoli Maran is the elected Member of Parliament to Lok Sabha from Chennai Central Constituency. He is the son of ex-Minister Murasoli Maran and grandnephew of ex-Chief Minister and late. M. Karunanidhi.

Cultural Significance of Chennai Central Constituency

Chennai Central, known as the heart of Chennai (the Capital of Tamil Nadu), is an epitome of iconic landmarks such as Connemara Public Library, Government Museum, Chennai Central railway station and prestigious institutions such as Presidency College, Loyola College and University of Madras. Chennai Central also houses sports centres – Nehru Stadium and Chepauk Stadium and ancient temples, churches and mosques such as Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Santhome Basilica, Thousand Lights Mosque, et al. that stood strong for ages representing the importance of rich culture in the state, harmonious coexistence of traditions, and inclusiveness of communities making it a unique and diverse metropolis.

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