S. Keerthana

Consultant, Politician

Indian Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

ProfessionConsultant, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1996
Age30 years
BirthplaceVirudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Latest News about S. Keerthana

11/05/2026

S. Keerthana was sworn in as the only woman minister and the youngest member at 29 in C. Joseph Vijay's Tamil Nadu cabinet at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. She represents the Sivakasi constituency, known as India's Fireworks Capital, marking her as the first female MLA from there after nearly 70 years of male representation. Her fluent Hindi speech has sparked national buzz amid Tamil Nadu's language sensitivities.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameKeerthana Sampath
Other Name(s)Selvi S. Keerthana, Virudhai Magal Keerthana
Known forBeing appointed as the youngest Minister in C. Joseph Vijay's cabinet in Tamil Nadu in May 2026

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Madurai Kamaraj University, India
  • Puducherry University, India
  • Piramal School of Leadership, Thane, Maharashtra
  • Pondicherry Central University, India
Qualifications
  • B.Sc. in Mathematics from Madurai Kamaraj University (2013-2016)
  • M.Sc. in Statistics from Pondicherry Central University (2016-2018)
  • Social Entrepreneurship from Piramal School of Leadership, Thane, Maharashtra (2018-2020)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Languages
  • Tamil
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

Parents
FatherSampath

Career

Political PartyTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Political Journey
  • 6 May 2026: Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
  • 11 May 2026: Sworn in as Minister in C. Joseph Vijay's Tamil Nadu cabinet
Awards
  • Gandhi Fellow by Piramal Foundation (2020)
  • Tamil Nadu State Open Yoga Sports Championship by Tamil Nadu State Yoga Sports Development Association (2015)
  • Sathika Pirathavan by Vivekananda Academy (2011)
  • My Experiment with Truth by Gandhi Study Centre (2009)
  • Dance-State Award by State level-Kalai Panapattu Thurai (2006)
Work Experience
  • Gandhi Fellow at Piramal Foundation (July 2018 - May 2020)
  • Consulting Project Manager at American India Foundation, Delhi (October 2021 - Present)
  • Political Consultant and Campaign Strategist with companies like Showtime Consulting and IPAC
Political Campaigns
  • Worked for Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
  • Trinamool Congress
  • Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
Volunteer WorkRegular volunteer social worker

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