About – SG Suryah
Dr. SG Suryah is a dynamic political leader and the youngest State Secretary of the BJP, Tamil Nadu.
With a legacy in public service and a forward-looking vision, he has over twenty years of grassroots activism, legal expertise, and youth empowerment. A bold advocate for educational equity, cultural rights, and political accountability, Dr. SG Suryah embodies a movement driven by purpose, people, and patriotism.
Why Choose Him?
Youngest State Secretary
Founder of NaMo Foundation
Media Leader
Legal & Policy Expert
International Fellow
Vision Forward
Dr. Suryah envisions a Tamil Nadu that is educated, empowered, and nationally integrated—driven by grassroots connection, youth energy, and digital mobilization
Political Career Highlights
@SuryahSG | Ph.D. (Corporate Law), ACS, MBA, LLB, BBA
For the Nation. For the People. A Legacy of Service. A Future of Growth.
My Journey
Born on Aug 4, 1990, in Coimbatore. Grandson of one of the BJP's founders, T. Sundharam.
At the young age of seven, he was formally inducted into the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), marking the start of his ideological journey.
He was elected as the School Pupil Leader, a moment that ignited his leadership journey.
On his 18th birthday, he officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), deeply inspired by the RSS and nationalist figures like Veer Savarkar.
He founded the NaMo Foundation and campaigned in the 2009 Lok Sabha polls, creating India's first IT manifesto.
Got elected as Chairman, PSG Arts & Science College, & Received the Best Young Social Service Activist Award from Shri Palam Kalyana Sundaram.
Recognized as the Best Outgoing Student from PSG College. At age 20, he played an active role campaigning in the 2011 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.
Invited by then-CM Narendra Modi to join the BJP’s campaign strategy team, he worked on the Gujarat election and traveled across 12 states until 2014.
After graduating with an LLB from ILS Law College in Pune, he was part of the IPAC team campaigning for Narendra Modi in the general election.
He continued to build his campaign experience by working as part of the BJP's central strategy teams for both the Bihar and Delhi Assembly elections.
Appointed as the Vice President of BJYM, Tamil Nadu. He also led the party's digital campaigns and strategy for the state's Assembly elections.
He founded Kathir News and was part of the BJP's Karnataka campaign team. He also represented India as a "Young Leader" delegate in Israel.
Appointed as State Spokesperson and founded the Tamilagam Research Foundation. He was also selected for the Indian Youth Leaders Delegation to South Korea.
He launched The Commune, an English-language digital news portal. It has since grown into a leading source of news and opinion for its readers.
He was appointed the youngest State Secretary of the BJP Tamil Nadu in the party's history. The state government arrested him for exposing the DMK's allies.
Selected for the prestigious IVLP Fellowship to the USA. He led Cyclone Michaung relief efforts, aiding 50,000 people, and was arrested on false charges.
Tasked as the BJP's in-charge for the Chennai East district in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, while also organizing various party events.
His timeline indicates a continued focus on regional issues, noting he was arrested for organizing programs related to Equal Language Rights. And appointed as BJP Youth Wing State President.
ACADEMIA
Completed Schooling and Awarded Best Student & Star Performer
BBM, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore (Best Outgoing Student)
MBA (HR), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Graduated with LLB at ILS Law College, Pune
Company Secretary, Institute of the Company Secretaries of India
Ph.D in Corporate Laws, Vels University, Chennai
