Quick Info
| Profession | Indian politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/03/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Koovanur, Manalurpet, Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ethirajulu Vajjaravelu |
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| Known As | E. V. Velu |
| Political Affiliation | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Master's degree in History |
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| Institution | Annamalai University |
Personal Life
| Origin | From a farming family in Tamil Nadu |
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| Occupation Before Politics | Worked as a bus conductor and mechanic |
Family
| Parents | Ethiraj and Saraswathi |
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Career
| Summary | Elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly multiple times, first in 1984 from Thandarambattu as an AIADMK candidate. Later joined DMK and was elected from Thandarambattu and Tiruvannamalai in subsequent elections. |
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| Ministerial Roles | Minister for Food and Civil Supplies (2006–2011); Minister for Public Works, Highways and Minor Ports (since 2021) |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/evvelumla/ | |
| X | https://x.com/evvelu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His birth name is Ethirajulu Vajjaravelu. | |
| 2. He served in both the Karunanidhi and Stalin ministries. | |
| 3. He has represented both Thandarambattu and Tiruvannamalai constituencies. |