Mano Thangaraj
T. Mano Thangaraj | |
|---|---|
 Mano Thangaraj | |
| Succeeded by | P.T.R. Palanivel Thiyagarajan |
| Assumed office 11 May 2023 | |
| Chief Minister | M. K. Stalin |
| Preceded by | S. M. Nasar |
| Formerly Minister of Information & Technology | |
| In office 7 May 2021 – 10 May 2023 to 28 September 2024 | |
| Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 25 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Pushpa Leela Alban |
| Constituency | Padmanabapuram |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1967 Karungal, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India |
| Political party |  Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Parent | Thangaraj (father) |
| Education | Master of Arts in English literature |
| Alma mater | Annamalai University |
| Website | https://www.manothangaraj.com/ |
Mano Thangaraj is an Indian politician from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Since May 2016, he has been representing Padmanabhapuram constituency in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.[1] He is also the former Minister of Milk and Dairy Development of Tamil Nadu.[2]
Early life and education
He was born on 1 June 1967 to Thangaraj from Karungal in Kanyakumari district. He did his schooling at LMS School, Palliyadi and studied at Nesamony Memorial Christian College (NMCC) (in Marthandam, Kanyakumari), where he was the students union chairman. This period marked his interest in politics. He obtained an MA in English literature from Annamalai University in May 1997.[3]
Activism
In 1988, he protested against drawing water from the Pechiparai Reservoir for the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP).[4]
Politics
Civic Body Member (1996-2006)
He served as the district panchayat chairman from 1996 to 2006.
Ministry
| Designation | Portfolio | Party | Ministry | To | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Took Office | Left Office | ||||
| Minister of Milk and Dairy Development | Milk and Dairy Development | DMK | M.K.Stalin | 11 May 2023 | 29 September 2024 |
| Minister of Information Technology & Digital Services | Information Technology and Digital Services | 7 May 2021 | 10 May 2023 | ||
Electoral performance
| Year | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Tamilnadu Assembly Election | Padmanabhapuram | DMK | Won | 76,249 | 47.20 |
| 2021Tamilnadu Assembly Election | Padmanabhapuram | DMK | Won | 87,744 | 51.57 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMK | Mano Thangaraj | 87,744 | 51.57% | +4.37 | |
| AIADMK | D. John Thankam | 60,859 | 35.77% | +13.89 | |
| NTK | Seelan | 13,899 | 8.17% | +7.66 | |
| AMMK | D. Jenkins | 3,234 | 1.90% | New | |
| BSP | P. Latha | 1,272 | 0.75% | New | |
| NOTA | NOTA | 1,036 | 0.61% | −0.23 | |
| MNM | M. Jeyaraj | 981 | 0.58% | New | |
| Margin of victory | 26,885 | 15.80% | −9.52% | ||
| Turnout | 170,156 | 71.18% | 2.84% | ||
| Rejected ballots | 1443 | 0.85% | |||
| Registered electors | 239,036 | ||||
| DMK hold | Swing | 4.37% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMK | Mano Thangaraj | 76,249 | 47.20% | +5.72 | |
| AIADMK | K. P. Rajendra Prasad | 35,344 | 21.88% | New | |
| BJP | Su. Sheeba Prasad | 31,994 | 19.80% | −4.09 | |
| DMDK | D. Jeganathan | 13,185 | 8.16% | −19.94 | |
| NOTA | NOTA | 1,359 | 0.84% | New | |
| NTK | Arul Selestin Raj | 826 | 0.51% | New | |
| Margin of victory | 40,905 | 25.32% | 11.94% | ||
| Turnout | 161,560 | 68.34% | −1.60% | ||
| Registered electors | 236,398 | ||||
| DMK hold | Swing | 5.72% | |||
Ministership (2021-)
GITEX 2022
He participated in GITEX 2022 at Dubai as a representative of Ministry for Information Technology & Digital Services, India for Government of Tamil Nadu. He met a lot of founders, CEOs, top leadership of Indian Startups at GITEX, Dubai, during “Meet Indian Startups” event organised by the Consulate General of India, Dubai on 12 October 2022.
Philanthropy
He owns the Good Vision Charitable Trust which was working on women, children and sanitation related issues.[7]
References
- ^ "15th Assembly Members". Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Archived from the original on 13 March 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ Julie Mariappan (7 May 2021). "DMK govt in Tamil Nadu: Names of MK Stalin's cabinet colleagues revealed". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ "Mano Thangaraj, T.(DMK):Constituency- PADMANABHAPURAM(KANNIYAKUMARI) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Kumari lone ranger on mission mode". The New Indian Express. 22 November 2011.
- ^ "Padmanabhapuram Election Result". Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Assembly wise Candidate Valid Votes count 2016, Tamil Nadu" (PDF). www.elections.tn.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 April 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ Sowmiya Ashok (15 June 2015). "NGO licence in limbo? Move court". Mint. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
