Saba Rajendran
Saba Rajendran is an Indian politician and incumbent Member of Neyveli legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu.[1] The Neyveli assembly constituency is part of Cuddalore (Lok Sabha constituency).
Saba Rajendran | |
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 Saba Rajendran | |
| Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 13 May 2006 – 15 May 2011 | |
| Assumed office 25 May 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 June 1961 Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu India |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Relatives | Saba Balamurugan (Younger Brother) |
He was born in Sorathur on 18 June 1961. He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics and a B.E. in mechanical engineering.
He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Neyveli constituency in the 2016 elections. Previously he was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Nellikuppam constituency in the 2006 election.[2][3]
Early life and Education
Saba Rajendran was born and brought up in Sorathur, a village near Neyveli. He did his schooling and higher studies there. Neyveli being the hub for the production of electricity in Tamil Nadu made him get deeply interested in Mechanical sciences. He went on to get a Bachelors's degree in Mathematics and also a Bachelors's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Even after becoming an engineer, he never forgot his roots. He grew up near cashew fields and observed the problems faced by the farmers and laborers everyday. He took the problems to his heart and wanted to make their lives better.
At the same time, Saba Rajendran was an avid reader and was deeply influenced by the works of Kalaingar M. Karunanidhi. Helping other people in stress became a need for him, not a choice after listening to Kalaingar's speeches. His respect for the party grew when he saw Thalapathy Stalin work for the betterment of people with such humility.
Political Career
Saddened by the constant problems faced by the farmers and labourers in his village and also inspired by Kalaingar Karunanidhi and the principles of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Saba Rajendran concluded that to help people, he had to join the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
In 2006, he was given the opportunity to contest in the Assembly elections in the constituency of Nellikuppam for the first time. He won the election and became a Member of Legislative Assembly under the leadership of Kalaingar Karunanidhi, showing his ability to arouse the confidence of people in him.
Soon after assuming office, he focussed on his dream of helping farmers and labourers tackle their problems. The farmers were facing a severe shortage of water for the last 36 years needing them to dig a bore well for up to 150 feet to find sources of water.
With his ability to empathize, his technical background and the support of Kalaingar M. Karunanidhi and Thalapathy M. K. Stalin, he was successfully able to address the issue and regain the groundwater level to 35 feet.
His Major Works
- Initiated construction of Marungur Roads connecting Neyveli town.
- To encourage sports, alongside Panruti union chairman Saba Balamurugan, he distributed sports equipment to the people in 9 village panchayats.
- On World Environment Day, to promote green energy, he distributed battery-powered vehicles to 16 village panchayats with Panruti union chairman Saba Balamurugan.
COVID- 19 Relief Actions
- Provided rice and essential items to 4000 families in Panruti Union - 21, 30.
- Distributed relief packages to 300 families in the Marungoor Panchayat.
- Issued essential groceries to 200 Daily wage labourers in the Kangeyamkuppam colony.
- Provided COVID-19 pandemic relief to 1900 family contract workers.
- Took a precautious stand for 100 Tuberculosis affected patients.
- Provided relief to 350 laundry workers' and salon workers' families.
- Provided 1000 face shields, 100 gloves and 50 hand sanitizers to Marungore hospital.
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