A. ManiDOCKET NO. 11077

AGE

57

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Madras University

TERMS SERVED

1

PROFESSION BEFORE POLITICS

Advocate

DECLARED ASSETS

₹8.66 Cr

DYNASTY CONNECTIONS

No significant dynasty connections reported.

A. Mani, born on August 31, 1968, in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, is a dedicated legal professional and politician. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Madras University and practices as an advocate. His legal background has heavily influenced his political career, where he has long served as a functionary representing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party's interests. Running a campaign tightly aligned with the DMK's state autonomy and social welfare agenda, Mani contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from his home constituency of Dharmapuri. He emerged victorious in a closely contested race, defeating Sowmiya Anbumani of the PMK by a margin of 21,300 votes, and assumed office as a Member of Parliament in June 2024.

ATTENDANCE

0.0%

QUESTIONS ASKED

0

DEBATES PARTICIPATED

0

MPLADS UTILIZATION

35.0%

SOURCE: Data not yet fully published (Elected June 2024)

ALLOCATED

₹16.45 Cr

SPENT

₹6.56 Cr

UNSPENT

₹9.89 Cr

UTILIZATION

39.9%

WORKS COMPLETED

57

WORKS RECOMMENDED

321

SOURCE: Empowered Indian (empoweredindian.in/mplads), MPLADS government data

0 FULFILLED · 0 BROKEN · 0 IN PROGRESS · 2 UNVERIFIED

1. 01. Educational Reforms and NEET Exemption: Pledged to abolish the National Education Policy (NEP), secure an exemption for Tamil Nadu from the NEET examination, and waive educational loans for students to reduce financial burdens.

   UNVERIFIED

   party manifesto · SOURCE: DMK 2024 Manifesto

2. 02. Federal Autonomy and Governance: Advocated for the abolition of Article 356 (which allows the Centre to dismiss state governments), curtailing the special powers of Governors, and demanding consultation with state Chief Ministers regarding Governor appointments.

   UNVERIFIED

   party manifesto · SOURCE: DMK 2024 Manifesto

1 pending criminal case involving IPC Section 143 (Punishment for being a member of an unlawful assembly) and IPC Section 341 (Punishment for wrongful restraint). No convictions are listed against him.

• [1] DMK 2024 Manifesto