Be Vee Ramanah

B. V. Ramanaa, 58, is a veteran AIADMK politician with a D. Pharma qualification who rose to ministerial positions during J. Jayalalithaa's government. Born on May 8, 1967, he first contested Thiruvallur in 2006 but lost to DMK's E. A. P. Sivaji by 8,924 votes. His political fortunes changed dramatically in 2011 when he won the same seat by a commanding margin of 23,648 votes, earning him a spot in Jayalalithaa's cabinet. He was initially appointed Minister for Handlooms and later, following a November 2011 reshuffle, took charge of Environment along with Commercial Taxes, Registration, Revenue, and Milk & Dairy Development portfolios. However, Ramanaa's political trajectory has been marked by instability since 2016. That year, AIADMK denied him a ticket to contest, with the seat going to V. G. Raajendran of DMK. He returned to contest in 2021 but suffered a significant defeat, losing by 22,207 votes with only 39.68% vote share compared to DMK's 50.27%. His 2026 affidavit declares 6 criminal cases including serious charges of bribery (§171E), criminal conspiracy (§120B), and spreading dangerous disease (§270), though no media coverage of these cases is publicly available. He also faces charges related to unlawful assembly, public nuisance, and disobedience to public servant orders. Ramanaa's financial disclosures show assets worth ₹13.70 crore with substantial liabilities of ₹6.11 crore, though there are conflicting reports about these figures. His declared profession is 'Business' despite a career centered entirely on politics and government service. With limited recent media presence, no documented development initiatives in public records, and consecutive electoral losses, Ramanaa appears to be a fading political figure attempting a comeback in a constituency where DMK has gained stronghold. Voters should note the serious criminal charges on record, the lack of transparency around the nature of his cases, and the absence of publicly documented achievements or development work attributed to him during his ministerial tenure or subsequent years.