Dr Ananthan (with red tie) being congratulated by other state leaders.
His appointment effective yesterday was announced during the first meeting of the fifth term of the 13th Kedah state assembly.
Dr Ananthan, 50, who is also the MIC Kulim-Bandar Baharu division chief, replaces Datuk Shahanim Mohd Yusof whose term as senate member ended on May 20.
