M.H.Jawahirullah

5 Cases

DMK

Anna Nagar constituency, at Serial no 288 in Part no 181

NAGAPATTINAM Constituency

DMK

Age

Education

Doctorate

Needs Attention

Profession

Public Service

Affidavit declares 'Public Service' as profession, but web search reveals he is primarily known as the founding president of Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) party and an educator with a doctorate. He is actually contesting from his own party MMK (not DMK as stated in affidavit header), though aligned with DMK's alliance. This discrepancy in party affiliation and the generic 'Public Service' declaration when he has a specific political party leadership role raises transparency concerns.

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About the Candidate

Dr. M. H. Jawahirullah, born July 22, 1959, is a 66-year-old politician, social activist, and educator with a doctorate degree. He is the founding president of the Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) party, which he established in 2009 after leaving the DMK, and is also a member of the Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazagham (TMMK). He has built his political career advocating for minority rights, social justice, and education, strategically aligning with major parties like DMK and AIADMK at different times to amplify his community's voice. Jawahirullah has served as MLA twice: from Ramanathapuram (2011-2016) and currently from Papanasam since 2021. He lost the 2016 election from Nagapattinam to AIADMK's Thamimum Ansari by 20,550 votes, and is now contesting the same seat again in 2026 as part of the DMK-led alliance. His affidavit declares assets worth Rs. 5.28 crore with no liabilities, and he has declared 5 criminal cases involving charges of rioting (including armed rioting), assault on public servants, criminal conspiracy, and unlawful assembly. In his current campaign, Jawahirullah has expressed strong support for Chief Minister M. K. Stalin's return for a second term and has criticized the AIADMK for allegedly neglecting Nagapattinam's interests, specifically citing the relocation of a medical college and district hospital away from the constituency. He has dismissed the BJP as 'anti-Tamil' and expressed confidence in a 'double century' win for the DMK alliance. Voters should note the discrepancy between his affidavit listing him as a DMK candidate when he actually leads his own party (MMK) within the DMK alliance, and should consider the criminal charges declared in his affidavit, which include serious offenses like armed rioting and criminal conspiracy, despite being marked as '0 Serious IPC' cases.

Political History

2009 - Founded Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) party after leaving DMK

Discussion

Declared Criminal Cases

AI: Needs Attention

Affidavit declares 5 criminal cases with charges including rioting, assault on public servants, criminal conspiracy, and unlawful assembly. While web search did not reveal additional undisclosed cases, the declared charges are concerning as they involve violent offenses (armed rioting under §191(3), assault on public servants under §132) and criminal conspiracy (§120B). These are substantial charges that voters should be aware of, even though marked as '0 Serious IPC' in the affidavit.

Total Cases

Charges

§132

Assault or use of criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty.

§191(2)

Punishment for Rioting)

§191(3)

Rioting, armed with a deadly weapon.)

§351(3)

If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc.)

§143

Punishment for Being member of an unlawful assembly

§341

Punishment for wrongful restraint

§153

Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot-if rioting be committed-if not committed

§283

Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation

§188

Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant

§120B

Punishment of criminal conspiracy

§190

Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object.

§126(2)

Wrongfully restraining any person.)

Convictions

1 CC 1123/2004 Honble Chief Additional Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore, Chennai IPC 120B Section- 4(1) (e) r/w Sec 23, Sec 6 r/w 23, section 11 r/w 23 of Foreign Contributions (Regulations Act of 1973) for acceptance of foreign fund without registering the Association and getting prior from the Ministry of Home Affairs One Year Rigorous Imprisonment and fine Rs.10,000/- failing which 3 months Simple Imprisonment30 Sep 2011Yes Appealed before Honble Supreme Court of India wide SLP (CRL) No: 6845 of 2025 Pending

Achievements

• Successfully established MMK as a political party in 2009 that has won legislative seats and maintained relevance through strategic alliance-building

• Served two terms as MLA (2011-2016 from Ramanathapuram, 2021-present from Papanasam), representing minority communities and advocating for social justice

• Known for actively advocating minority rights, social justice, and education through both political and social activism platforms including TMMK membership

• Strategically aligned with major parties (DMK and AIADMK) at different times to amplify his community's voice in Tamil Nadu politics

Public Sentiment

positiveAI

Public sentiment appears largely positive, with Jawahirullah confidently campaigning for the DMK alliance in Nagapattinam and expressing optimism about electoral victory. He is viewed as an advocate for minority rights and social justice, though his criticism of AIADMK for allegedly neglecting Nagapattinam's interests (citing medical college relocation) shows his confrontational political stance.

“Jawahirullah expressed confidence in DMK-led Democratic Progressive Front securing a 'double century' win, highlighting the peaceful and enthusiastic campaign supported by youth leader Udhayanidhi Stalin”— Newsable

“He criticized AIADMK for not acting in Nagapattinam's interests, citing the relocation of a medical college and district hospital away from the constituency”— Newkerala

“Praised Udhayanidhi Stalin's influence among Tamil Nadu youth and contributions as Minister in charge of sports, including stadium development across the state”— Thenewsmill

“Dismissed the impact of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit, labeling BJP as 'anti-Tamil'”— Newkerala

M.H.Jawahirullah

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Financial Summary

Declared Criminal Cases

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