P. Ravindhranath Kumar (born 3 February 1980) is an Indian politician, popularly known as O.P.R.. He was elected to the Lok Sabha, lower house of the Parliament of India from Theni Lok Sabha constituency, Tamil Nadu in the 2019 Indian general election as member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He is the son of O. Panneerselvam.
P. Ravindhranath Kumar | |
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 30 May 2019 – 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | R. Parthipan |
| Succeeded by | Thanga Tamil Selvan |
| Constituency | Theni, Tamil Nadu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 February 1980 Thenkarai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Political party | Independent politician |
| Other political affiliations | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam[1] (2019-2022) |
| Spouse | Ananthy Raveendranath Kumar |
| Children | R.Jaideep, R.Jayashree and R.Aditya |
| Parents |
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| Residence(s) | Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Profession | Politician |
| Nickname | O.P.R. |
| Source: [1] | |
Career
editElection bribing
editRavindhranath contesting from Theni district for the 2019 Indian general election was caught on camera bribing people for votes in a college premises. The video shows Ravindhranath and O. Panneerselvam's supporters giving out money in a college premises. The administration of the college seems to have turned a blind eye to these activities and many claimed the bribers had reportedly paid the college's Imam to keep silent.[2] Court cases were filed citing the incident.[3][4]
Member of Parliament
editHe was elected to the Lok Sabha, lower house of the Parliament of India from Theni Lok Sabha constituency, Tamil Nadu in the 2019 Indian general election as member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.[5][6] On 6 July 2023, Madras High Court declared his election as Lok Sabha MP, null and void.[7]
Expulsion from AIADMK
editOn 14 July 2022, O. P. Ravindhranath was expelled as primary member of the party along with his younger brother Jaya Pradeep by the AIADMK Interim General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "AIADMK Interim General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami Expels 18 OPS' Supporters". abplive. 14 July 2022.
- ^ "Panneerselvam's son caught on camera while bribing voters in college premises". 9 August 2020. Archived from the original on 9 August 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- ^ "HC notice to EC, AIADMK MP on election petition". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 5 August 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- ^ "HC notice to EC, AIADMK MP on election petition". Outlook India. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- ^ "First Timers From Tamil Nadu Set to Make Their Maiden Foray in Lok Sabha". News 18. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "AIADMK dejected as OPS' son Raveendranath Kumar fails to find a place in Modi cabinet". The New Indian Express. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ "Madras High Court declares 2019 election of Theni MP, P. Raveendranath Kumar, null and void". The Hindu. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.