M. Dhanapal

M. Dhanapal
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Assuming office
25 July 2025
Prime MinisterNarendra Modi
SucceedingN. Chandrasegharan
ConstituencyTamil Nadu
Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
In office
1 July 1991 – 13 May 1996
Chief MinisterJ. Jayalalithaa
Preceded byD. Thirumurthy
Succeeded byG. Chockalingam
ConstituencyTirupporur
Personal details
Nationality India
Political partyAll India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
SpouseD. Gayathiri Dhanapal
OccupationAdvocate

M. Dhanapal is an Indian politician and advocate. He is a member of Parliament, representing Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament of India. He also served as member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly representing Thiruporur constituency from 1 July 1991 to 13 May 1996 as an All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate.[1][2]

Elections contested and positions held

Rajya Sabha elections

Elections Constituency Political party Result
2025 Tamil Nadu AIADMK Won

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections

Elections Assembly Constituency Political party Result Vote percentage Opposition
Candidate Political party Vote percentage
1991 10th Tirupporur AIADMK Won 56.55% G. Chockalingam DMK 27.87%
2006 13th Tirupporur AIADMK Lost 38.82% D. Moorthy PMK 45.07%

Positions in Parliament of the Republic of India

Elections Position Elected constituency Term in office
Assumed office Left office Time in office
2025 Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha Tamil Nadu 25 July 2025 Incumbent −11 days

Positions in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly

Elections Position Elected constituency Term in office
Assumed office Left office Time in office
1991 Member of the Legislative Assembly Tirupporur 1 July 1991 13 May 1996 4 years, 317 days

References

  1. ^ https://tamil.abplive.com/news/tamil-nadu/admk-rajya-sabha-candidate-m-dhanapal-profile-ex-mla-and-ex-district-chairman-tnn-224936
  2. ^ Muruganandham, T. (2025-06-01). "AIADMK takes two RS seats, announces candidates; DMDK promised seat in 2026". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-06-01.