O. S. Manian
O. S. Manian is a member of the 15th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Vedaranyam constituency. He is a staunch loyalist to AIADMK Supremo J Jayalalithaa. He previously represented the Mayiladuturai (Lok Sabha constituency) of Tamil Nadu and is a member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party.[1]
O. S. Manian | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 April 1954[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | P.U.C. (Class XII)[1] |
| Alma mater | Khadir Mohideen College, Adirampattinam, Tamil Nadu[1] |
| Occupation | Politician & Agriculturist |
| Years active | 1995 - date |
| Home town | Oradiyampulam, [Thalainayar Town Panchayath], Nagapattinam, (Tamil Nadu). |
| Political party | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Kalaiselvi[1] |
| Children | 02 (Daughters) |
| Parent(s) | Somuthevar (father) & Kasambuammal (mother)[1] |
J Jayalalithaa appointed Manian as Minister for Handlooms and Textiles in May 2016. This was his first cabinet post in the Government of Tamil Nadu.[2]
Education and background
Manian has completed formal education only till XII standard. An agriculturist by profession, he has held various offices since 1995. OS Manian belongs to Agamudayar and currently the district Secretary of Aiadmk Nagapatinam.
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995 | 2001 | Member, Rajya Sabha |
| 2 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, 15th Lok Sabha |
| 3 | 31 Aug 2009 | 30 April 2014 | Member, Committee on Commerce |
| 4 | 31 Aug 2009 | 30 April 2014 | Member, Committee on Power |
| 5 | 23 Sep 2009 | 30 April 2014 | Member, Rules Committee |
| 6 | 2016 | 23 May 2016–present | Member, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly |
| 7 | 2016 | 23 May 2016–present | Minister for Handlooms and Textiles |
References
- "Biography". Lok Sabha Website. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- "Jayalalithaa and her 28-member Cabinet to be sworn in on May 23". The Hindu. 21 May 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
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