P. H. Manoj Pandian
P. H. Manoj Pandian (born 8 August 1971) is a politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly for Alangulam constituency. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Cheranmahadevi constituency in 2001 election[1] and former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from 2010 to 2016.
P. H. Manoj Pandian, M.L. | |
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| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Dr. Poongothai Aladi Aruna |
| Constituency | Alangulam |
| In office 11 May 2001 – 8 May 2006 | |
| Preceded by | P. Veldurai |
| Succeeded by | P. Veldurai |
| Constituency | Cheranmahadevi |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 30 June 2010 – 29 June 2016 | |
| Succeeded by | A. Vijayakumar |
| Constituency | Tamil Nadu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1971 |
| Political party | AIADMK |
| Spouse | Deepti Manoj Pandian |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Dr. P. H. Pandian, (father) Dr. Cynthia Pandian, (mother) |
| Alma mater | B.L., M.L., educated at Dr. Ambedkar Law College, Chennai and Madras University, Chennai |
| Occupation | Advocate |
Development Projects
Allocated funds from MPLAD Funds for establishment of Mano College at a cost of Rs.3 crores, has constructed various hospitals, school buildings, water tanks, community halls, college buildings and has upgraded several schools as a Member of Parliament and as a Member of Legislative assembly in the state of Tamil Nadu especially in the district of Tirunelveli. Has participated and headed various demonstrations and agitations under the leadership of Late Puratchithalaivi Dr. J.Jayalalitha, General Secretary of AIADMK and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Family
Great grandson of Rao Sahib G. Solomon, who was the First General Secretary of the YMCA; son of Dr. P. H. Pandian, who was Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly 1984–89, Deputy Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly 1980–1984, Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly 1977–1980, 1989–1991 [Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(Janaki Faction)] and Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) 1999–2004; son of Dr. Cynthia Pandian, M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.(Education), Fulbright Scholar, who was the Vice-Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Vice-Chairperson of Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (Tamil Nadu) and Director, Academic Staff College, University of Madras. Brother of Leading corporate Advocate Mr. P. H. Arvindh Pandian, Additional Advocate General, government of Tamil Nadu. Mrs Deepti Manoj Pandian, MBA – Wife, two daughters, Niranjana Pandian & Nivedhana Pandian.
Schooling
- Balar Kalvi Nilayam (Anitha School from Nursery to 2nd Std)
- CSI Bain School, Kilpauk from 3rd Std to 5th Std.
- Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Egmore, Chennai (From 06th Std to 12th Std)[2]
Educational qualifications
Bachelor Of Law (B.L.), Madras Law College. M.L. (International and Constitutional Law) (Madras University).[3]
Posts held
- MP (Member of Parliament) Rajya Sabha from 2010 to 2016
- Member of the Petition Committee of the Parliament.
- Member of the Parliamentary Committee on Science and Technology and Environment and Forests.
- Member of Consultative Committee, Ministry of Civil Aviation of the Parliament.
- M.L.A. (Member of Legislative Assembly) from 2001 to 2006 – Cheranmahadevi Constituency.
- Was the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Estimates Committee.
- Was the Member of the Dr. Ambedkar University Senate
- Was a member of Ex-Servicemen Board
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Party positions held
- Member of AIADMK from 1993.
- Appointed Joint Secretary, AIADMK, Advocates Wings in 2000.
- Appointed Secretary, AIADMK, State Advocates Wings in 2007.
- Presently the Organizing Secretary of the AIADMK.
Electoral performance
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| AIADMK | P. H. Manoj Pandian | 74,153 | 36.44% | -7.08 | |
| DMK | Dr. Poongothai Aladi Aruna | 70,614 | 34.70% | -11.28 | |
| Independent | A. Hari Nadar | 5,727 | 6.54% | New | |
| NTK | M. Sangeetha Esak | 1,519 | 5.15% | +4.86 | |
| DMDK | Rajendranathan | 2,816 | 1.38% | -2.64 | |
| NOTA | NOTA | 1,786 | 0.88% | -0.2 | |
| MNM | S. Selvakumar | 1,454 | 0.71% | New | |
| PT | A. Udhayakumar | 1,105 | 0.54% | New | |
| Margin of victory | 3,539 | 1.74% | -0.72% | ||
| Turnout | 203,478 | 78.13% | -0.91% | ||
| Rejected ballots | 6 | 0.00% | |||
| Registered electors | 260,429 | ||||
| AIADMK gain from DMK | Swing | -9.54% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| INC | P. Veldurai | 48,527 | 43.72% | New | |
| AIADMK | P. H. Manoj Pandian | 42,495 | 38.29% | -15.23 | |
| DMDK | S. Rajendra Nathan | 8,122 | 7.32% | New | |
| AIFB | A. Paramasivan | 5,966 | 5.37% | New | |
| BSP | S. Udayakumar | 1,920 | 1.73% | New | |
| BJP | P. Arumuganainar | 1,626 | 1.46% | -40.27 | |
| RLD | R. Achuthan | 1,055 | 0.95% | New | |
| Independent | A. Paulrathinam | 805 | 0.73% | New | |
| Margin of victory | 6,032 | 5.43% | -6.34% | ||
| Turnout | 110,996 | 69.85% | 9.52% | ||
| Registered electors | 158,911 | ||||
| INC gain from AIADMK | Swing | -9.79% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| AIADMK | P. H. Manoj Pandian | 49,873 | 53.51% | +35.32 | |
| BJP | N. Chockalingam | 38,898 | 41.74% | +39.73 | |
| Independent | R. Achuthan | 1,885 | 2.02% | New | |
| Independent | R. Charles | 1,147 | 1.23% | New | |
| Independent | B. Krishnan | 615 | 0.66% | New | |
| Independent | S. Ganesaraj | 483 | 0.52% | New | |
| Margin of victory | 10,975 | 11.78% | -0.46% | ||
| Turnout | 93,200 | 60.32% | -11.37% | ||
| Registered electors | 154,502 | ||||
| AIADMK gain from TMC(M) | Swing | 14.10% | |||
Important conferences attended
- Was sponsored by American Consulate on behalf of India to attend the International Youth Visitor Leadership Programme conducted in Washington, USA in the year 2009.
- Attended the" COP21 Summit on Climate Change" in Paris, France in 2015.
Associations
- Member of Madras High Court Advocate Association
- Member of Madras Bar Association
References
- 2001 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India
- "Tamil Nadu: 7 alumni from Egmore Don Bosco school in fray for assembly election". D Govardan. The Times of India. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- "Paul Manoj Pandian Biography – About family, political life, awards won, history". www.elections.in. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- "Alangulam Election Result". Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- Election Commission of India. "2006 Election Statistical Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2006.
- Election Commission of India (12 May 2001). "Statistical Report on General Election 2001" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 October 2010.
- "Detailed Profile – Shri Paul Manoj Pandian – Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) – Who's Who – Government: National Portal of India". www.archive.india.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2016.