Summary

Mani Shankar Aiyar (born 10 April 1941) is a former Indian diplomat turned politician. He is a member of the Indian National Congress party and was a part of first (2004–2009) Cabinet of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh He has served as the Union Minister of Panchayati Raj until he lost his seat in the 2009 Election. He served as the Union Cabinet Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas from May 2004 through January 2006 and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports till 2009. He was also the first Minister for the Development of the North East Region. (DONER)

He represented the Mayiladuthurai constituency of Tamil Nadu in the 14th Lok Sabha. He is currently a nominated member of parliament from rajya sabha.

Education

Is Post Graduate, with ma, economics, cambridge.

Political Career

Contested in 2 election(s), the details of election track record are below.

Criminal Record

Has no criminal cases against them - clean chit!

Personal Wealth

Current total assets are Rs.7,20,14,689.

Public Office Track Record

ElectionConstituencyPartyCriminal Cases AssetsLiabilitiesElection ExpensesResult
Lok Sabha 2009 Mayiladuthurai INC 0 7,20,14,689 Link 
Lok Sabha 2004 Mayiladuturai inc 0 1,93,91,699 3,80,411

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