Thol. ThirumavalavanDOCKET NO. 39059

AGE

61

EDUCATION

Graduate (B.Sc., B.L. from Madras Law College, M.A. in Criminology)

TERMS SERVED

1

PROFESSION BEFORE POLITICS

Government Employee (Forensic Department), Lawyer

DECLARED ASSETS

₹2.45 Cr

DYNASTY CONNECTIONS

None.

Thol. Thirumavalavan is a prominent Dalit leader, intellectual, and the founder-president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) in Tamil Nadu. Born on August 17, 1962, he worked as a forensic assistant in the government before pursuing a law degree and entering full-time politics. He rose to prominence in the 1990s as a militant voice for Dalit emancipation. Over the decades, he has transitioned into mainstream electoral politics, aligning with major Dravidian parties (currently the DMK-led alliance). He is known for his fiery speeches, ideological writings, and steadfast advocacy for social justice and anti-caste politics. He won the Chidambaram (SC) seat in 2009, 2019, and 2024.

ATTENDANCE

65.0%

QUESTIONS ASKED

40

DEBATES PARTICIPATED

20

MPLADS UTILIZATION

39.2%

SOURCE: PRS Legislative Research (Estimates prior to 2024)

ALLOCATED

₹14.70 Cr

SPENT

₹6.35 Cr

UNSPENT

₹8.35 Cr

UTILIZATION

43.2%

WORKS COMPLETED

45

WORKS RECOMMENDED

32

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

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

1. 01. Abolition of the post of Governor: The VCK manifesto explicitly demanded the abolition of the Governor's post to prevent interference in state governance.

   UNVERIFIED

   party manifesto · SOURCE: VCK 2024 Manifesto

2. 02. Retrieval of Katchatheevu: Promised to retrieve Katchatheevu island to protect the livelihood of Tamil fishermen.

   UNVERIFIED

   party manifesto · SOURCE: VCK 2024 Manifesto

3. 03. Exemption of Tamil Nadu from NEET: Promised to scrap NEET to ensure equitable medical education access for marginalized students.

   UNVERIFIED

   party manifesto · SOURCE: VCK 2024 Manifesto

Declared 7 cases in 2024 affidavit, including charges related to attempt to murder (IPC 307). Many cases stem from political protests and agitations related to Dalit rights.

• Various legal cases filed against him for leading massive protests, which author

  LOW · ACQUITTED

  Various legal cases filed against him for leading massive protests, which authorities sometimes deemed disruptive or unlawful. [Verification note: Madras HC quashed criminal cases; multiple cases filed but court found his speech based on Manusmriti citations, not original rhetoric.]

  2020 · SOURCE: Madras HC quashes criminal complaint against VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan

• Statements on religious texts: His critical remarks about the Manusmriti in 2020

  MEDIUM · UNDER-TRIAL

  Statements on religious texts: His critical remarks about the Manusmriti in 2020 led to widespread protests by right-wing groups and multiple police complaints.

  2020-10 · SOURCE: India.com - Manusmriti Remarks Row: BJP's Khushbu Sundar Detained; Tamil Guardian - Support for Thol. Thirumavalavan grows

• [1] VCK 2024 Manifesto
• [2] https://www.myneta.info/LokSabha2024/candidate.php?candidate_id=816