
Age
55
Education
Graduate Professional
Profession
Lawyer, Member of Legislative Assembly, Advertising Banner Production, Construction Industy and Publice Service
Significant discrepancy in biographical data. Affidavit states age as 55, but web sources indicate Velu was born on March 15, 1951, making him 73-74 years old. Additionally, web sources describe him starting as a pump repairman and bus conductor before entering politics, with no mention of legal practice, though affidavit lists 'Lawyer' as primary profession. The career trajectory described online (bus conductor → AIADMK organizer → DMK politician → Minister) does not align with legal profession.
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Guardian
G Dharani Singh
Spouse Profession
Housewife
Current Representative — MYLAPORE
VELU.DHA
DMK · Won in 2021
Total Assets
₹5.66 Cr
Movable Assets
₹2.16 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹3.50 Cr
Liabilities
₹97.76 L
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Political History
1970s-1980s - Joined AIADMK when it was founded, rose to deputy organizer for Thandarambattu
Late 1980s-1990s - Switched from AIADMK to DMK
2006-2011 - Served as Minister for Food and Civil Supplies under Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi
2021 - Elected MLA from Mylapore for first time, defeating AIADMK's R. Nataraj by 12,633 votes with 44.95% vote share
2021-present - Appointed Minister of Public Works, Highways and Minor Ports in M.K. Stalin's government
2026 - Seeking re-election from Mylapore against high-profile BJP candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan
Achievements
• Served as Minister for Food and Civil Supplies (2006-2011) under M. Karunanidhi, gaining administrative experience in public distribution systems
• Won Mylapore constituency for DMK in 2021, defeating AIADMK by 12,633 votes in a traditionally competitive seat
• Appointed as Minister of Public Works, Highways and Minor Ports (2021-present), overseeing infrastructure portfolio
• Claims infrastructure improvements including laying of storm water drains to address flooding issues in Mylapore
• Engages in direct community outreach through face-to-face meetings and street-level campaigns, expressing openness to meet-ups throughout the week
Velu Dha enjoys support from DMK's core voter base and has emphasized infrastructure and heritage conservation, but faces criticism over local issues like flooding and housing for slum dwellers. The 2026 election presents a competitive challenge with BJP fielding a high-profile candidate, and shifting constituency demographics with IT professionals and young migrants may test his traditional support base.