Data corresponds to the period from 24-06-2024 to 09-12-2025.

T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian

State :

Tamil Nadu ( 38 more MPs )

Constituency :

Chennai South

Party :

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ( 21 more MPs )

Nature of membership :

Elected

Start of Term :

09-06-2024

End of Term :

In Office

No. of Term :

Second Term

Personal Profile

Age :

Gender :

Female

Education :

Post Graduate and above

Parliamentary Activity

Selected MP

National Average

State Average

Attendance

Selected MP

85 %

National Average

87 %

State Average

86 %

No. of Debates

Selected MP

National Average

14.8

State Average

20.5

No. of Questions

Selected MP

107

National Average

State Average

Private Member's Bills

Selected MP

National Average

0.4

State Average

0.6

Detailed Information

Attendance details of T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian (85% Attendance)

Session	Attendance
Winter Session 2025	100%
Monsoon Session 2025	86%
Budget Session 2025	96%
Budget Session 2024 of 18th LS	93%
First Session of 18th LS	100%
Winter Session 2024	55%

Debates (Participated in 55 Debates)

Date	Debate title/Bill name	Debate Type
04.12.2025	The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025	Government Bills
03.12.2025	Demand for the relaxation of moisture content in paddy for public procurement	Special Mention
03.12.2025	Regarding need to enhance States� share of Central taxes to 50% during the period of 16 Finance Commission	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
08.08.2025	Regarding need to expedite publication of Keezhadi Excavations Report	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
03.04.2025	Demand for Granting Shaheed Status and Bharat Ratna to Bhagat Singh	Special Mention
03.04.2025	Urgent Need for Adequate Funding and Reform in the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)	Special Mention
03.04.2025	Request for Construction of Approach Roads, Over-Bridge, and Underpass Along NH-209 to Support Farmers and Prevent Accidents in Pollachi Constituency	Special Mention
27.03.2025	Request for Immediate Release of Pending Funds for MGNREGA, Education, and Disaster Relief in Tamil Nadu	Special Mention
27.03.2025	Request for Additional Funds for Synthetic Athletic Track and Youth Hostel Maintenance in Annai Sathya Sports Stadium, Thanjavur	Special Mention
26.03.2025	Regarding need to declare heat waves, a natural disaster	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
25.03.2025	Urgent Appeal for Immediate Release of Pending MNREGA Wages and Restoration of Labour Budget for Tamil Nadu	Special Mention
25.03.2025	Request for Timely Release of Pending MGREGA Funds for Tamil Nadu	Special Mention
19.03.2025	Request for Government Action to Tackle Youth Unemployment	Special Mention
19.03.2025	Urge upon the union govt. to bring a law to tackle the problem of infected dog menace	Special Mention
19.03.2025	Request to Halt Auction of Petroleum Blocks in the Gulf of Mannar to Protect Biodiversity and Livelihoods	Special Mention
19.03.2025	Request for Immediate Improvement of BSNL Network Services in Attur Taluk and Other Affected Areas Across the Country	Special Mention
19.03.2025	Discussion on the Demands for Grants Nos. 62 and 63 under the control of the Ministry of Jal Shakti	Budget (General)
18.03.2025	Regarding need to expedite redevelopment works at 15 Railway Stations in Chennai division in Tamil Nadu under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
17.03.2025	Discussion on the Demands for Grant No. 85 under the control of the Ministry of Railways	Budget (General)
12.03.2025	Request for New Railway Line Between Dindigul and Sabarimala to Ease Pilgrim Travel and Reduce Congestion	Special Mention
10.03.2025	Request to Address Misleading Statements on PM SHRI Scheme and Protect Federal Rights in Education	Special Mention
13.02.2025	Regarding need to take comprehensive measures to address the losses on account of transmission and distribution of electricity in the country	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
11.02.2025	Request to Withdraw UGC's Proposed Draft Regulations for 2025 and Uphold Federal Structure in Education	Special Mention
11.02.2025	Urgent Appeal to Resolve Fishermen Detention and Attacks by Sri Lankan Navy	Special Mention
11.02.2025	Urgent Request to Stop Offshore Sand Mining to Protect Fishermen and Coastal Ecosystem	Special Mention
11.02.2025	Text not available	Special Mention
10.02.2025	Discussion on The Union Budget � 2025-2026	Budget (General)
04.02.2025	Regarding need to make Integrated Vaccine Complex (IVC) in Chengalpattu,Tamil Nadu operational	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
04.02.2025	Motion of Thanks on the President's Address	Motion of Thanks on the President's Address
16.12.2024	Regarding the destrution caused due to Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu	Special Mention
16.12.2024	Demand for a railway line in Perambalur	Special Mention
16.12.2024	Demand to raise the amount of MPLAD	Special Mention
16.12.2024	Electricity issues in Barmer, Rajasthan	Special Mention
14.12.2024	Discussion on the glorious journey of 75 years of the Constitution of India	LS - Short Duration Discussions (Rule-193)
12.12.2024	Urgent appeal to govt address farmer's protests and fulfill promised commitments	Special Mention
08.08.2024	Request to govt. kindly look into the matter related to the prevention of cruelty to animals	Special Mention
06.08.2024	Request to govt to form a committee consisting of the representatives of the fishermem to protect the tamil nadu fishermen	Special Mention
06.08.2024	Request to govt to allocate 3 lakh crore for healthcare an establish an indian medical service like several all-india services	Special Mention
06.08.2024	Urge upon to govt to inform what steps have been taken by the govt. of india to maintain political stability in sount asia in last few years	Special Mention
06.08.2024	Request to govt provide a compensation of 10 lakh to the families affected by the wild animals in the valparai tea estates area	Special Mention
06.08.2024	Issue related to the tamil nadu fishermen	Special Mention
06.08.2024	Urge upon to govt immediately sanction sholiganallur zone and nochikuppam a one-stop centre and also allot funds to expedite the process	Special Mention
06.08.2024	Urge upon to minister to allocate funds and develop hogenakkal into a tourist center with international standars	Special Mention
06.08.2024	Request to govt to please revisit the judgment on the tamil nadu arunthathiyars act or have some safety measures to protect the reservations without any delay	Special Mention
06.08.2024	Issue related to the old-age pension schemes	Special Mention
05.08.2024	Discussion on the Demands for Grants Nos. 43 and 44 under the control of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying	Budget (General)
02.08.2024	Discussion on the Demands for Grants Nos. 46 and 47 under the control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare	Budget (General)
01.08.2024	Discussion on the Demands for Grants Nos. 25 and 26 under the control of the Ministry of Education	Budget (General)
01.08.2024	Discussion on the Demand for Grant No. 85 under the control of the Ministry of Railways	Budget (General)
01.08.2024	Regarding need to augment health services at ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, K.K. Nagar, Chennai	LS - Matters under (Rule-377)
29.07.2024	Request to govt remove restrictions imposed by the USA since 2019, citing the need for Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) to protect sea turtles	Special Mention
29.07.2024	Urge upon to govt to scrap NEET and allow the state govt. to develop an admission process based on the higher secondary scores	Special Mention
25.07.2024	(i) General Discussion on the Budget-2024-25; (ii) General Discussion on the Budget of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2024-25; and (iii) Demands for Grants in respect of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir-2024-25.	Budget (General)
22.07.2024	Regarding the empty ground surrounding the Vellore Fort should be allowed for organising exhibitions and entertainment-related functions	Special Mention
02.07.2024	Motion of Thanks on the President's Address	Motion of Thanks on the President's Address

Questions details of T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian (107 questions asked)

Date	Title	Type	Ministry or Category
09.12.2025	Virtual Gram Sabha Meetings	Unstarred	Panchayati Raj
08.12.2025	Delisting of Megalithic Sites in Tamil Nadu	Starred	Culture
05.12.2025	Arrest of Fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy	Unstarred	External Affairs
05.12.2025	Regulatory Compliance for ASU Drug Manufacturers	Unstarred	AYUSH
04.12.2025	Decline in Household LPG Usage	Unstarred	Petroleum and Natural Gas
03.12.2025	Rooftop Solar Adoption	Unstarred	New and Renewable Energy
02.12.2025	Fishery Sector in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
01.12.2025	Summer Olympics in 2036	Unstarred	Youth Affairs and Sports
21.08.2025	Demand Of Indian Products In Global Markets	Unstarred	Food Processing Industries
20.08.2025	Coal Allocation To Thermal Power Plants In Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Coal
19.08.2025	Role of NRLM in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Rural Development
18.08.2025	Launch of MCA V3 Portal	Unstarred	Corporate Affairs
18.08.2025	Ancient Tamil Inscriptions in South India	Unstarred	Culture
12.08.2025	Exclusion of SC People for PM-AJAY in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Social Justice and Empowerment
11.08.2025	Data Privacy and Protection of Customers	Unstarred	Corporate Affairs
08.08.2025	Shortage of Health Personnel in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
07.08.2025	Connections released under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana	Unstarred	Petroleum and Natural Gas
06.08.2025	ROBs and RUPs under Southern Railway in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Railways
05.08.2025	Fisher-Women in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
04.08.2025	Protection of State led Excavation from Political Intervention	Unstarred	Culture
01.08.2025	Modernization of Ports	Unstarred	Ports, Shipping and Waterways
31.07.2025	SVS and MVS under JJM	Unstarred	Jal Shakti
30.07.2025	Technology to Reduce Coal Mining Pollution	Unstarred	Coal
29.07.2025	Target to increase Crude Steel Capacity	Unstarred	Steel
28.07.2025	Earning of Banks through Service Charges	Unstarred	Finance
25.07.2025	Fertilizers Supply to Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Chemicals and Fertilizers
24.07.2025	Technical Failure on MSMEs Platform	Unstarred	Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
23.07.2025	Funding for Land Acquisition for Railway Projects	Unstarred	Railways
22.07.2025	Generation of person-days under MGNREGS in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Rural Development
22.07.2025	Livelihood Crisis among Traditional Fisherfolk in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
21.07.2025	Keezhadi excavation Report by Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department/ASI	Unstarred	Culture
04.04.2025	Working Condition of Indian Workers in Israel	Unstarred	External Affairs
03.04.2025	Rural Electrification Corporation Limited	Unstarred	Power
03.04.2025	Hike in Airfares	Unstarred	Civil Aviation
02.04.2025	Vande Bharat Express Trains	Starred	Railways
01.04.2025	Beneficiaries of Training Programmes	Unstarred	Textiles
28.03.2025	Illegal Fertilizer Trade	Unstarred	Chemicals and Fertilizers
27.03.2025	Frozen Food Technology	Unstarred	Food Processing Industries
26.03.2025	G Technology	Starred	Communication
25.03.2025	Digitalisation of Gram Panchayats	Unstarred	Panchayati Raj
24.03.2025	Verification of Projects under GCR, 2023	Unstarred	Environment, Forest and Climate Change
21.03.2025	Adequate Facilities for Deported Indians	Unstarred	External Affairs
21.03.2025	Analysis of Diagnostic Techniques Act	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
20.03.2025	Digi Yatra Biometric Boarding Policy	Unstarred	Civil Aviation
19.03.2025	Methane Emission from Coal Mining	Starred	Coal
18.03.2025	SEZs in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Commerce and Industry
17.03.2025	Funds Utilised under CSR in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Corporate Affairs
13.03.2025	Supply-Demand Imbalance in Aviation Market	Unstarred	Civil Aviation
12.03.2025	Funds for CSIR Projects and Laboratories	Unstarred	Science and Technology
11.03.2025	Fishing Infrastructure	Unstarred	Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
10.03.2025	Establishment of Centres of Excellence in University	Unstarred	Education
10.03.2025	Horizontal excavations in ancient sites of Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Culture
13.02.2025	Training for Communication Navigation Surveillance	Unstarred	Civil Aviation
11.02.2025	Socio-Economic Impact on Fishing Communities	Unstarred	Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
10.02.2025	Privatisation of IDBI Bank	Unstarred	Finance
07.02.2025	Chemical Engineering Research Projects	Unstarred	Chemicals and Fertilizers
07.02.2025	National Medicinal Plants Board	Unstarred	AYUSH
06.02.2025	Development of Parandur Airport	Unstarred	Civil Aviation
04.02.2025	Agriculture Infrastructure Fund	Unstarred	Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
03.02.2025	Welfare and Development of Performing Artists	Starred	Culture
03.02.2025	Glitches in MCA-21 Portal	Unstarred	Corporate Affairs
20.12.2024	Financial Support to Tamil Nadu under NRHM	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
20.12.2024	Ethical Standards in Clinical Trials	Unstarred	Chemicals and Fertilizers
19.12.2024	National Electric Bus Programme	Unstarred	Road Transport and Highways
18.12.2024	Agromet Advisory Services	Unstarred	Earth Sciences
18.12.2024	Data Collection Exercises in West Bengal	Unstarred	Statistics and Programme Implementation
17.12.2024	Performance of Steel Authority of India	Unstarred	Steel
16.12.2024	Eligibility Condition for Getting CSR Funds	Unstarred	Finance
13.12.2024	State Medicinal Plants Board	Unstarred	AYUSH
12.12.2024	Additional Mega Food Parks in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Food Processing Industries
11.12.2024	Plight of NLC Labourers	Unstarred	Coal
10.12.2024	PM-KISAN Scheme	Unstarred	Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
09.12.2024	People trained under PMKVY	Unstarred	Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
06.12.2024	Use of AI for Translation of Judicial Proceedings	Starred	Law and Justice
05.12.2024	PLI Scheme for Food Processing Sector	Unstarred	Food Processing Industries
04.12.2024	Investments in North Eastern Region	Unstarred	Development of North Eastern Region
03.12.2024	Strengthening Cooperatives in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Cooperation
02.12.2024	Investment by EPFO	Unstarred	Labour and Employment
29.11.2024	Gender Prediction on Social Media Platform	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
28.11.2024	Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme	Unstarred	Power
27.11.2024	Small Modular Reactors	Unstarred	Prime Minister
25.11.2024	Financial Assistance for Cultural Activities in Performing Arts	Starred	Culture
25.11.2024	Athletes trained at KICs	Unstarred	Youth Affairs and Sports
09.08.2024	Special Projects at CIPET	Unstarred	Chemicals and Fertilizers
09.08.2024	Artificial Intelligence in Judiciary	Unstarred	Law and Justice
08.08.2024	National Biofuel Policy	Unstarred	Petroleum and Natural Gas
07.08.2024	SDG India Index 2023-24	Unstarred	Planning
07.08.2024	School Drop-out Students	Unstarred	Minority Affairs
06.08.2024	Animal Feed Plants	Unstarred	Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
05.08.2024	Central Advisory Board on Archaeology	Unstarred	Culture
01.08.2024	Revamping of PMAY-U	Unstarred	Housing and Urban Affairs
01.08.2024	Filling of Vacancies	Unstarred	Petroleum and Natural Gas
31.07.2024	Waste to Electricity plants	Unstarred	New and Renewable Energy
31.07.2024	Uninterrupted 3G/4G/5G Connections in Chennai Constituency	Unstarred	Communication
30.07.2024	Modernization of Fish Landing Centres	Unstarred	Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
29.07.2024	To Improve and Develop the Youth Power through NYK	Unstarred	Youth Affairs and Sports
29.07.2024	Tourism and Hospitality Sector	Unstarred	Tourism
26.07.2024	Permanent Bench of Supreme Court at Chennai	Starred	Law and Justice
26.07.2024	Passport Service Centres	Unstarred	External Affairs
26.07.2024	Cancer-Causing Packaged spices	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
25.07.2024	National Electric Bus Programme	Unstarred	Road Transport and Highways
25.07.2024	PMAY-U in Greater Chennai Region	Unstarred	Housing and Urban Affairs
24.07.2024	Plans for New Vande Bharat Trains, Chennai and Madurai	Unstarred	Railways
24.07.2024	Financial and Technical support to promote N&RE	Unstarred	New and Renewable Energy
22.07.2024	Paper Leaks in India in Last 10 Years & Judicial Enquiry in NEET	Unstarred	Education
22.07.2024	Unprecedented Fall of Stock Prices	Unstarred	Finance
22.07.2024	Centralised Database on Heat Action Plan	Unstarred	Labour and Employment

Private Member Bills (5 Bills)

Date of introduction	Bill title	Current Status
05.12.2025	The Breast Cancer (Awareness) Bill, 2024	Pending
05.12.2025	The Digital Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Amendment of section 2, etc.)	Pending
05.12.2025	The Domestic Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions at Work) Bill, 2024	Pending
09.08.2024	The Solid Waste Management Bill, 2024	Pending
09.08.2024	The Special Financial Assistance to the State of Tamil Nadu Bill, 2024	Pending

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Attendance details of T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian (85% Attendance)

Debates (Participated in 55 Debates)

Questions details of T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian (107 questions asked)

Private Member Bills (5 Bills)