R. Tamil Selvan
Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for Sion Koliwada
🌍 Indian · Born December 8, 1958
About
Captain R. Tamil Selvan is an Indian politician and prominent Bharatiya Janata Party leader serving as a Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly representing the Sion Koliwada constituency in Mumbai. Born in Pilaviduthi village in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu, Selvan moved to Mumbai over three decades ago and initially worked as a railway parcel contractor at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. He gained national recognition for his courage during the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks in 2008, where he and his team actively assisted security personnel and helped save approximately 36 lives under gunfire. Selvan entered public service as a corporator in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation before transitioning into state politics. Representing the BJP, he secured victory from the Sion Koliwada Assembly seat in three consecutive elections in 2014, 2019, and 2024. Throughout his political career, he has focused on urban infrastructure development, slum redevelopment initiatives, and community service across Mumbai's central suburbs.
Intelligence Summary
26/11 Mumbai Attacks Rescue
Helped save 36 lives at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus during the terrorist attack.
Elected BMC Corporator
Served as a municipal corporator in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
First Elected as MLA
Won the Sion Koliwada Assembly seat in Mumbai representing the BJP.
Re-elected as MLA
Secured a second term as MLA from the Sion Koliwada constituency.
Third Term Election Win
Re-elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Sion Koliwada.
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R Tamil Selvan, the man who saved 36 lives at CST during 26/11 Mumbai attacks
Hindustan Times
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