Mano Thangaraj
T. Mano Thangaraj is an Indian politician and incumbent member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Padmanabhapuram.[1] He represents the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.[2][3]
T. Mano Thangaraj | |
|---|---|
மனோ தங்கராஜ் | |
 Mano Thangaraj | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly (India) | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| Constituency | Padmanabapuram constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Website | https://www.manothangaraj.com/ |
Early life
Mano Thangaraj hails from Karungal of Kanyakumari district. He was elected as the district panchayat chairman from 1996 - 2006.[4] He was very much involved in politics right from his college days. He was the students' union chairman of Marthandam Christian College. During his initial years, he has protested against drawing water from the Pechiparai reservoir for the Koodankulam nuclear power plant in 1988.[4]
Social Activities
He owns Good Vision Charitable Trust which was working on women, children and sanitation related issues.[5]
Elections
| Year | Election | Party | PC name | Result | Votes gained | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 Tamil Nadu state assembly election | DMK | Padmanabapuram | Won | 76,249 | 47.2 % |
References
- "Govt. of Tamil Nadu 15th Assembly Members". www.assembly.tn.gov.in.
- "Tamil Nadu government firm on phased prohibition, says Minister". www.thehindu.com.
- "In the wake of Cyclone Ockhi, churches in Tamil Nadu fishing villages turn into protest hubs". scroll.in.
- "Kumari lone ranger on mission mode". New Indian Express. 22 November 2011.
- "NGO licence in limbo? Move court". www.livemint.com.
- "Assembly Constituency Poll Percentage". elections.tn.gov.in.
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