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S. Venkatesan

S. VenkatesanDOCKET NO. 12670

Madurai, Tamil Nadu — Communist Party of India (Marxist) election symbolCommunist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

18TH LOK SABHA

3 CRIMINAL CASES

PARTICULARS

AGE
54
EDUCATION
12th Pass (B.Com from Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai)
TERMS SERVED
1
PROFESSION BEFORE POLITICS
Writer, Author (Sahitya Akademi Winner for 'Kaaval Kottam'), State Honorary President of Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association, Former Editor of 'Semmalar'
DECLARED ASSETS
₹2.05 Cr
DYNASTY CONNECTIONS
None reported. Born to R. Subburam and Nallamal in Harveypatti.

Su. Venkatesan (born 16 March 1970) is an Indian Tamil writer and politician who has been serving as a Member of Parliament for the Madurai constituency since 2019. A member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), he serves on the party's Tamil Nadu State Committee. As a prominent Tamil author, he is well-known for his historical novels, notably 'Kaval Kottam', which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2011, and the critically acclaimed 'Vel Pari'. Born in Harveypatti, Madurai, he holds a B.Com degree and was the editor of the magazine Semmalar. He is also the state honorary president of the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association.

ASSET DECLARATIONS OVER TIME

2024₹2.05 Cr₹0

PARLIAMENTARY PERFORMANCE

ATTENDANCE
68.1%
QUESTIONS ASKED
105
DEBATES PARTICIPATED
14
MPLADS UTILIZATION
24.7%

SOURCE: PRS India

MPLADS FUND UTILIZATION

ALLOCATED
₹14.70 Cr
SPENT
₹4.40 Cr
UNSPENT
₹10.30 Cr
UTILIZATION
29.9%
WORKS COMPLETED
46
WORKS RECOMMENDED
80

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

PROMISES TRACKED (3)

0 FULFILLED · 0 BROKEN · 0 IN PROGRESS · 3 UNVERIFIED

  1. 01. Madurai Medical Hub: Promise to transform Madurai into a major medical hub, including the completion and expansion of AIIMS Madurai.

    UNVERIFIED

    general · SOURCE: 2024 Campaign Speeches / The Hindu

  2. 02. Infrastructure and Railway Upgrade: Pledged to upgrade railway stations and expand the Madurai airport for better regional connectivity.

    UNVERIFIED

    general · SOURCE: PRS / Campaign Coverage

  3. 03. 5 Years - 150 Achievements Continuity: Pledged to continue the developmental trajectory outlined in his campaign book detailing 150 achievements from his first term.

    UNVERIFIED

    general · SOURCE: 2024 Election Manifesto / Book Release

CRIMINAL CASE DETAILS

Affidavit declares 3 criminal cases involving various IPC sections typically associated with political protests and agitations.

ELECTORAL HISTORY

2024MaduraiCPI(M)WON (Not explicitly detailed, won by significant margin)
2019MaduraiCPI(M)WON (1,39,395 votes)

SOURCES

  • [1] 2024 Campaign Speeches / The Hindu
  • [2] PRS / Campaign Coverage
  • [3] 2024 Election Manifesto / Book Release