Theni (Lok Sabha constituency)

Theni is a Lok Sabha (Parliament of India) constituency in Tamil Nadu state in southern India. This constituency came into existence in 2008, replacing the Periyakulam constituency following the delimitation of the parliamentary constituencies. It comprises the Bodi, Cumbum, Periyakulam and Andipatti assembly segments from the Theni district and the Usilampatti and Sholavandan assembly segments from the Madurai district.

Assembly segments

  1. Bodinayakkanur
  2. Cumbum
  3. Periyakulam
  4. Andipatti

from Theni District and

  1. Usilampatti
  2. Sholavandan

from Madurai district.[1]

Members of Parliament

Lok Sabha Duration Member Political Party
16th 2014-Incumbent R.Parthipan All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
15th 2009–2014 J. M. Aaroon Rashid Indian National Congress

References

  1. "Despite attention, Theni's problems persist". The Hindu. 9 May 2009.
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