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Construction of Proposed Mekedatu Reservoir Project across Cauvery River
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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register
LIFE & PUBLIC RECORD · Lok Sabha MP
Thanga Tamilselvan
Thanga Tamilselvan is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Theni, Tamil Nadu.
Party in the cited recordDravida Munnetra Kazhagam
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- 19613 October 1961
early life Born
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Read the source ↗ - 200105-May-2001 - 15-Sep-2001
public service MLA
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Read the source ↗ - 200113-May-2001 - 15-Sep-2001
public service Member, Standing Committee on Estimates
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Read the source ↗ - 200202-Apr-2002 - 01-Apr-2008
public service MP
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Read the source ↗ - 200213-Sep-2002 - 13-Sep-2008
public service Member,Consumer Affairs, Food, Public Distribution
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Read the source ↗ - 200513-Sep-2005 - 13-Sep-2008
public service Member (RS), Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas
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Read the source ↗ - 201113-Apr-2011 - 15-May-2016
public service MLA
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Read the source ↗ - 201113-May-2011 - 13-May-2016
public service Member, Standing Committee On Estimates
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Read the source ↗ - 201605-May-2016 - 05-Oct- 2018
public service Member, Committee On Assurance
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Read the source ↗ - 201616-May-2016 - 26-Oct-2018
public service MLA
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Read the source ↗ - 2024June 2024
elections Elected to 18th Lok Sabha
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Read the source ↗ - 202426-Sep-2024 onwards
public service Member, Committee on Water Resources
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Read the source ↗ - 202625 Feb 2026 onwards
public service Member, India-Egypt Parliamentary Friendship Group
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Read the source ↗ - 20262026-08-11
public work Latest dated reference in this collection
Parliamentary question: National Land Records Modernisation Programme This marks the latest dated record available here, not necessarily the latest activity in public life.
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Early life & upbringing
The cited biography records Thanga Tamilselvan’s date of birth as 3 October 1961. The birthplace is recorded as NarayanaThevanPatti..
Education & professional life
The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: B.A., M.A. (sociology), Diploma in Labour Law, Diploma in Personnel Management P.M.T. College, Usilampatti, University of Madras, Chennai, and Annamalai University, Chidambaram. The professional background is listed as Agriculturist.
Public life: the documented service history
The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 13-May-2001 - 15-Sep-2001: Member, Standing Committee on Estimates. A later recorded entry is 25 Feb 2026 onwards: Member, India-Egypt Parliamentary Friendship Group. This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.
The person behind the office
- Education in the official biography
- B.A., M.A. (sociology), Diploma in Labour Law, Diploma in Personnel Management P.M.T. College, Usilampatti, University of Madras, Chennai, and Annamalai University, Chidambaram Source ↗
Personal background in the official biography
Interests, publications & public work
- Travel reported in biography
- UK, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Singapore, UAE, Malaysia, Philippines, Maldives Source ↗
Terms, responsibilities & positions
Positions held & committee service
- 25 Feb 2026 onwards
Member, India-Egypt Parliamentary Friendship Group
Source ↗ - 26-Sep-2024 onwards
Member, Committee on Water Resources
Source ↗ - June 2024
Elected to 18th Lok Sabha
Source ↗ - 16-May-2016 - 26-Oct-2018
MLA
Source ↗ - 05-May-2016 - 05-Oct- 2018
Member, Committee On Assurance
Source ↗ - 13-May-2011 - 13-May-2016
Member, Standing Committee On Estimates
Source ↗ - 13-Apr-2011 - 15-May-2016
MLA
Source ↗ - 13-Sep-2005 - 13-Sep-2008
Member (RS), Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas
Source ↗ - 13-Sep-2002 - 13-Sep-2008
Member,Consumer Affairs, Food, Public Distribution
Source ↗ - 02-Apr-2002 - 01-Apr-2008
MP
Source ↗ - 13-May-2001 - 15-Sep-2001
Member, Standing Committee on Estimates
Source ↗ - 05-May-2001 - 15-Sep-2001
MLA
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| 2024 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 48 | 16 |
| 2026 | 52 | 3 |
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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-08-05 to 2026-08-05
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Regarding need to expedite construction of permanent building for Kendriya Vidyalaya at Vadaveernaikenpatti village in Theni district, Tamil Nadu- laid
Written matter raised under Rule 377.
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
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Regarding problems faced by traditional forest dwellers due to eviction process in Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve in Theni, Tamil Nadu.-laid
Written matter raised under Rule 377.
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
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Regarding need to review the decision to hand over the construction work on bypass projects of Usilampatti-Theni-Bodinayakkanur Section of NH-85 in Tamil Nadu to NHAI-Laid
Written matter raised under Rule 377.
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
Original source
Viksit Bharat Gurantee for Rojgar and Ajevika Mission (Gramin):VB-G RAM G Bill
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
Original source
Regarding need for execution of Dindigul-Lowercamp (Kumily) Broad-gauge Rail Route Project in Theni Parliamentary Constituency, Tamil Nadu-Laid
Written matter raised under Rule 377.
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
Original source
Regarding need to expedite completion of various bypass road projects on Usilampatti-Theni-Bodinayakkanur section of National Highway section in Tamil Nadu-Laid
Written matter raised under Rule 377.
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-24 to 2026-08-11
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National Land Records Modernisation Programme
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Recovery of Cyber Fraud Money
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Protection of Indian Sailors
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Groundwater Mapping for Vaigai Basin
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Representation from Central Government Employees' Association
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Implementation of NSAP
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Theni election results 2024 live updates: DMK's Thanga Tamilselvan wins with over 2.7 lakh vote margin
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Theni Election Result 2024 Live Updates: DMK's Thanga Tamilselvan Has Won This Lok Sabha Seat
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Edappadi Palaniswami pulls up TTV Dhinakaran and Thanga Tamilselvan; silent on OPS in Theni election rally
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Dhinakaran inconsequential, fight between DMK and AIADMK: Thanga Tamilselvan
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Thanga Tamilselvan appointed DMK’s Theni north secretary
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Thanga Tamilselvan formally joins DMK
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- Delhi / present correspondence address
- Flat no. 1201, Ganga Apartment, Dr. B.D. Marg, New Delhi 110001 Source ↗
- Permanent correspondence address in official biography
- 102/1 Thendral Nagar Narayanathevanpatti Cumbum Tamil Nadu 625521 Source ↗
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When was Thanga Tamilselvan born?
The cited biography records 3 October 1961.
Read the supporting source ↗What education is recorded for Thanga Tamilselvan?
B.A., M.A. (sociology), Diploma in Labour Law, Diploma in Personnel Management P.M.T. College, Usilampatti, University of Madras, Chennai, and Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
Read the supporting source ↗What professional background is recorded for Thanga Tamilselvan?
Agriculturist.
Read the supporting source ↗What is the earliest dated public role listed for Thanga Tamilselvan?
13-May-2001 - 15-Sep-2001: Member, Standing Committee on Estimates. This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.
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Thanga Tamilselvan is listed in the Lok Sabha record for Tamil Nadu. Read the linked membership source for the office and its scope.
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Who is Thanga Tamilselvan?
Thanga Tamilselvan is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Theni, Tamil Nadu.
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