J. Jayavardhan
Jayakumar Jayavardhan (born 29 May 1987) known as J. Jayavardhan is an Indian politician and was a Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Chennai South constituency as an All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate in 2014 election. He completed his undergraduate studies at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute and is a doctor by profession. Dr J Jayavardhan has become the youngest MP in India by winning the seat from South Chennai, Tamil Nadu at the young age of 26.
J. Jayavardhan | |
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| Member of the India Parliament for Chennai South | |
| In office 1 September 2014 – 23 May 2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Thamizhachi Thangapandian |
| Constituency | Chennai South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 May 1987 Royapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Political party | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Spouse | Smt.Swarnalakshmi |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent | D. Jayakumar (father) |
| Residence(s) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Alma mater | Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute |
| Occupation | General physician |
| Website | drjayavardhan.com |
As of 17 December, 2016 Source: | |
His father D. Jayakumar is a former MLA in Royapuram constituencyChennai and Former minister of fisheries in ADMK government and was also Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly for a year (2011 - 2012), besides being the minister for fisheries in the first J. Jayalalithaa government of 1991–1996.