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Kanimozhi Santhosh Takes Oath as MLA for Kavundampalayam Constituency

SimpliCity News Team · 11 May 2026

Coimbatore: The first session of Tamil Nadu's 17th Legislative Assembly commenced this morning (May 11) at 9:30 AM at Fort St. George in Chennai, marking a significant milestone in the state's democratic proceedings.

During this inaugural session, newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly are taking their oaths of office in an orderly sequence. The ceremony is being conducted with traditional protocol, as legislators pledge to uphold the Constitution and serve their constituencies.

In a notable development from Coimbatore district, Kanimozhi Santhosh, who contested and won from the Kavundampalayam constituency on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ticket, officially took her oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly today. Her swearing-in ceremony marks the beginning of her legislative responsibilities representing the people of Kavundampalayam.

The Kavundampalayam constituency, located in Coimbatore district, witnessed a competitive electoral battle, with Kanimozhi Santhosh emerging victorious. Her victory represents TVK's growing presence in the region and the trust placed by voters in her leadership.

The oath-taking ceremony is expected to continue throughout the day as all newly elected MLAs formally assume their positions. The first session of the 17th Assembly will focus on procedural matters and setting the agenda for the legislative term ahead.

This legislative session comes after the recently concluded assembly elections, where voters across Tamil Nadu cast their ballots to elect their representatives for the next five years.

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Kanimozhi Santhosh Takes Oath as MLA for Kavundampalayam Constituency

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