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Tharaniventhan M S

Tharaniventhan M S is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Arani, Tamil Nadu.

Party in the cited recordDravida Munnetra Kazhagam

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Original source

Scientific Solid Waste Management Practices in Tamil Nadu

UNSTARRED · HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 1903 · Session 8

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

01 / THE ESSENTIALS

At a glance

Office
Member of Parliament · Lok Sabha
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Institution
Lok Sabha
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Constituency / area
Arani
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State / Union territory
Tamil Nadu
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Membership status
Listed as sitting in the official Parliament roster
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THE JOURNEY, CHAPTER BY CHAPTER

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  1. 196515 June 1965
  2. 2024June 2024
    elections

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  3. 202426-Sep-2024 - 25-Sep-2026
    public service

    Member, Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers

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  4. 202625 Feb 2026 Onwards
    public service

    Member, India– Madagascar Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  5. 20262026-08-12
    public work

    Latest dated reference in this collection

    Parliamentary question: AI Centres of Excellence This marks the latest dated record available here, not necessarily the latest activity in public life.

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  6. 202626 Sep 2026 onwards
    public service

    Member, Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Early life & upbringing

The cited biography records Tharaniventhan M S’s date of birth as 15 June 1965. The birthplace is recorded as Vellimedupettai Village.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Education & professional life

The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: SSLC Government High School, Nelliyangulam, Tamil Nadu. The professional background is listed as Agriculturist.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Public life: the documented service history

The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 26-Sep-2024 - 25-Sep-2026: Member, Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers. A later recorded entry is 25 Feb 2026 Onwards: Member, India– Madagascar 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.

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02 / BIOGRAPHY

The person behind the office

Education category in roster
Others
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Profession as listed
Agriculturist
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Lok Sabha terms served (source)
1
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Education details in PRS
10th Passed
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Education category in PRS
Upto Higher Secondary
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Education in the official biography
SSLC Government High School, Nelliyangulam, Tamil Nadu
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Personal background in the official biography

Date of birth
15 June 1965
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Place of birth
Vellimedupettai Village
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Father’s name
M Suvaminadan
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Mother’s name
S Saraswath Ammal
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Marital status
Married
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Spouse’s name
T Meeradevi
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Sons listed in biography
1
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Daughters listed in biography
1
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Interests, publications & public work

Special interests
Reading Books, Stage Drama
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Hobbies & recreation
Listening to Songs, Reading Books
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Sports & clubs
Yoga and Badmintion
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Travel reported in biography
Oman, Muscat, Bahrain, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Srilanka
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03 / PUBLIC SERVICE

Terms, responsibilities & positions

Legislature / term
18th Lok Sabha
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Membership category
Elected
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Lok Sabha numbers in service record
18
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Term description in PRS
First Term
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Term start in PRS
2024-06-09
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Activity reporting scope
Data corresponds to the period from 24-06-2024 to 13-08-2026.
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Positions held & committee service

  1. 26 Sep 2026 onwards

    Member, Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing

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  2. 25 Feb 2026 Onwards

    Member, India– Madagascar Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  3. 26-Sep-2024 - 25-Sep-2026

    Member, Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers

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  4. June 2024

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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Matched archived election
Lok Sabha · 2024
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Constituency in that election
ARANI
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Winning party in that election
DMK
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Votes recorded for the winner
500099
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Winning margin in votes
208766
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Runner-up in that election
GAJENDRAN, G.V.
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Runner-up party
AIADMK
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04 / LEGISLATIVE WORK

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YearQuestionsProceedings
2024223
2025553
2026511

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PARTY & REPRESENTATION

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Party in the cited membership record

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-30 to 2026-03-11

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Need to include Arani Parliamentary Constituency in Tamil Nadu under PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan.-laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Infrastructure Development
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Regarding Need to set up a handicraft park at Vandavasi in Arani Parliamentary Constituency to Promote Korai Products - Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 5

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HandicraftsHandicraft Promotion
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The Union Budget (2025-2026) - Demands for Grants - Ministry of Railways

BUDGET (GENERAL) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 4

ElectronicsFarmersRailway ElectrificationRailway NetworkRailway SignalsTourismTransportationRevenue
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Regarding problems being faced by Silk weavers in Thiruvanamalai District, Tamil Nadu

SPECIAL MENTION (ZERO HOUR) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 4

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Silk Industry
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Need to provide rope car facility in Raja Desingh Fort in Gingee, Tamil Nadu-laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 3

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Tourism
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Title : Need to expedite construction of Railway line project between Tindivanam and Nagari in Tamil Nadu-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 3

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Railway Tracks
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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-11-25 to 2026-08-12

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AI Centres of Excellence

UNSTARRED · ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 4080 · Session 8

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Contribution of Manufacturing Sector to GDP

UNSTARRED · COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3740 · Session 8

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Progress Achieved under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

UNSTARRED · TOURISM · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3612 · Session 8

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Protection of Cultural Heritage and Traditional Artists under KSVY

UNSTARRED · CULTURE · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3530 · Session 8

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PSKs and RPOs in Tamil Nadu

UNSTARRED · EXTERNAL AFFAIRS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3338 · Session 8

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Impact of Bharatmala Pariyojana Projects

UNSTARRED · ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3088 · Session 8

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05 / CONTACT & ACCESS

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Permanent correspondence address in official biography
No.3 Vanniyar Street, Eramalur Village, Nallur Post, Vandavasi TK Tiruvannamalai District Tiruvannamala Tamil Nadu 604406
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Contact numbers published by Parliament
9842592218,9655997666
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06 / FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

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When was Tharaniventhan M S born?

The cited biography records 15 June 1965.

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Where was Tharaniventhan M S born?

Vellimedupettai Village.

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What education is recorded for Tharaniventhan M S?

SSLC Government High School, Nelliyangulam, Tamil Nadu.

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What professional background is recorded for Tharaniventhan M S?

Agriculturist.

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What is the earliest dated public role listed for Tharaniventhan M S?

26-Sep-2024 - 25-Sep-2026: Member, Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers. This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.

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Which parliamentary record does this profile follow?

Tharaniventhan M S 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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07 / PLAIN-LANGUAGE ANSWERS

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Who is Tharaniventhan M S?

Tharaniventhan M S is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Arani, Tamil Nadu.

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Represents a parliamentary constituency in the House of the People. MPs participate in lawmaking, budget scrutiny, questions and parliamentary committees.

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Direct election from a parliamentary constituency.

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