Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/10/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Vadiveeswaram, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Nainar Nagendran
03/04/2026
The BJP announced its list of 27 candidates for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election under the NDA alliance, and Nainar Nagendran, the state party chief, was included. Reports said he would contest from Sattur, while the party did not field K. Annamalai.
12/04/2025
Nainar Nagendran was elected president of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Tamil Nadu unit, unanimously and as the only nominee. He replaced K. Annamalai and took charge as the party's state chief ahead of the 2026 Assembly election, following a pre-poll alliance between the BJP and AIADMK.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nainar Nagendran |
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| Known For | Tamil Nadu politician and BJP leader |
| Current Position | State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Completed school education in his native place |
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Personal Life
| Birth Name | Nainar Nagendran |
|---|---|
| Residence | Tamil Nadu, India |
Family
| Son | Nainar Balaji (Vice-President of the BJP youth wing, Tamil Nadu) |
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Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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| Previous Party | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) |
| Legislative Role | Member of Legislative Assembly from Tirunelveli |
| Ministerial Role | Tamil Nadu minister from 2001 to 2006 |
| Notable Elections | Won Tirunelveli Assembly seat in 2001, 2011, and 2021 |
| State Party Presidency | Elected Tamil Nadu BJP president on 12/04/2025, succeeding K. Annamalai |
| 2026 Assembly Election | Named as a BJP candidate for the Sattur seat in the April 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Entered politics through AIADMK before joining BJP in 2017. | |
| 2. Served as a minister in the Jayalalithaa-led government. | |
| 3. Became Tamil Nadu BJP president in 2025. |
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