The Economic Times

Who is S. Keerthana? Vijays TVK MLA who made history as the first woman MLA from 'fireworks capital' Sivakasi and sparked buzz with fluent Hindi

S. Keerthana, the first woman MLA from Sivakasi, has made headlines for speaking in Hindi to connect with a wider audience, a move amidst political sensitivity around the language in Tamil Nadu. A former political consultant and admirer of TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay, Keerthana focused her campaign on safety, healthcare, and welfare for the firecracker industry workers.