
Age
72
Education
12th Pass
Profession
Agriculture, Former Member of Lok Sabha and Rajya sabha, Former minister, Currently Member of the Legislative Assembly
Constituency
VEDHARANYAM
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Guardian
Somu
Spouse Profession
NIL
Current Representative — VEDHARANYAM
O.S.Manian
AIADMK · Won in 2021
Total Assets
₹2.25 Cr
Movable Assets
₹1.53 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹71.23 L
Liabilities
₹32.84 L
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Political History
1995-2001 - Served as Member of Rajya Sabha
2009-2014 - Elected as Member of Lok Sabha from Mayiladuthurai constituency
2016 - Won Vedharanyam Assembly seat with 60,836 votes (41.44%), defeating INC candidate by significant margin
May 2016 - Appointed Minister for Handlooms and Textiles by Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa
2021 - Retained Vedharanyam Assembly seat with 78,719 votes (50.02%), defeating DMK candidate by 12,329 votes
Achievements
• Revived the temple car festival in Vedharanyam after 60 years by arranging a new chariot
• Implemented infrastructure development including laying concrete roads, constructing bridges, and desilting irrigation canals
• Facilitated dredging of Vedamirtham lake for water conservation
• Provided housing to Dalit communities along Harichandra river under government relocation schemes
• Served in various parliamentary committees including Committee on Commerce, Committee on Power, and Rules Committee during his tenure in Parliament
• Held ministerial position as Minister for Handlooms and Textiles in Tamil Nadu government
Manian is viewed as a loyal AIADMK stalwart who has delivered tangible development work in Vedharanyam, including infrastructure and cultural initiatives. However, as the 2026 elections approach, reports note persistent local grievances and challenges that could test his ability to secure a hat-trick victory.