Who is the eldest member of the Tamil Nadu Assembly?
BJP MLA M. Bhojarajan surprised fellow legislators in the Tamil Nadu Assembly by revealing he is 79 years old. Despite his youthful appearance, official records confirm he is the eldest member of the House.
Why it matters
Highlights the demographic composition of regional legislative bodies and the public interest in the age of political representatives.
An interesting exchange unfolded in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday when BJP MLA M. Bhojarajan, a first-time member of the House, greeted Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on his birthday and remarked that his wishes were special because he was the eldest member of the Assembly.
The article is a straightforward human-interest report on a legislative session with no political agenda.
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