Who is S Keerthana? Youngest Minister in Vijay’s Cabinet, Sivakasi’s First Woman MLA
S Keerthana has emerged as one of the most talked-about faces in Tamil Nadu politics after becoming the youngest minister in Chief Minister Vijay’s newly formed government. She was among the nine ministers who took oath on Sunday, May 10.
Keerthana created history by becoming the first woman MLA from Sivakasi. In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, she won the Sivakasi seat by defeating Congress candidate Ashokan with a margin of 11,670 votes.
Coming from a middle-class family, Keerthana described her appointment as a proud and emotional moment. She praised Vijay’s leadership, saying he values talent and capability, giving opportunities to deserving people regardless of background.
She also expressed confidence in the future of the government, saying the new administration aims to bring major changes and remain in power for decades.
Keerthana’s rise from a modest background to a cabinet position reflects the changing face of politics in Tamil Nadu, where younger leaders and fresh voices are gaining space.
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