(Data corresponds to the period from 1 Jun 2009 to 23 Sep 2020.)

Vaiko

Party :

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Nature of membership :

Elected

Start of Term :

25-Jul-19

End of Term :

In office

No. of Term :

Fourth Term

Standing Commitee Membership:

Agriculture

Personal Profile

Age :

Gender :

Male

Education :

Post Graduate

Parliamentary Performance

Selected MP

National Average

State Average

Attendance

Selected MP

89%

National Average

79%

State Average

74%

No. of Debates

Selected MP

National Average

26.7

State Average

36.8

No. of Questions

Selected MP

112

National Average

State Average

Private Member's Bills

Selected MP

National Average

0.3

State Average

0.1

Detailed Information

Attendance details of Vaiko (89% Attendance)

Session	Attendance
Budget Session 2020	91%
Winter Session 2019	80%
Budget Session 2019	100%

Debates (Participated in 50 Debate)

Date	Debate title/Bill name	Debate Type
19.03.2020	Regarding agitation by farmers of Amaravati river Basin of Tamil Nadu over construction of Pambar dam in Kerala	RS - Matters raised with permission
19.03.2020	Need to sterilize the Parliamentary Papers being supplied to Members to prevent the spread of infection	RS - Matters raised with permission
18.03.2020	Regarding need for rationalization of the criteria to determine OBC creamy layer	RS - Matters raised with permission
16.03.2020	The Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019	Government Bills
13.03.2020	Regarding need for law to insulate Election Commission from executive interference	RS - Matters raised with permission
13.03.2020	Regarding need to eliminate the creamy layer consideration in reservation for the backward classes	RS - Matters raised with permission
13.03.2020	Regarding need to regulate the fares of private trains	RS - Matters raised with permission
13.03.2020	Regarding concern over the geo-political impact of the US-Taliban peace deal on the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
12.03.2020	Discussion on the recent law and order situation in some parts of Delhi	RS - Short Duration Discussions (Rule-176)
11.03.2020	Regarding Indians stranded in Iran due to COVID - 19 situation	Clarification on the Statement by Minister
05.03.2020	Regarding need to revoke AICTE notification making the subject Chemistry optional for admission to Engineering Colleges	RS - Matters raised with permission
05.03.2020	Regarding large number of reported cases across the world and reported cases in India of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)	Clarification on the Statement by Minister
10.02.2020	The Union Budget, 2020-21	Budget (General)
07.02.2020	Regarding Sulphur Dioxide emissions	RS - Matters raised with permission
07.02.2020	Regarding outbreak of Novel Corona Virus disease in China and some other countries and the steps taken by the Government of India.	Clarification on the Statement by Minister
07.02.2020	Regarding need to erect a statue of Bharat Ratna K. Kamaraj in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu	RS - Matters raised with permission
06.02.2020	Regarding growing arsenic problems in various parts of the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
05.02.2020	Motion of Thanks on the President's Address	Motion of Thanks on the President's Address
04.02.2020	Regarding shifting of Principal bench of the Property Appellate Board, Chennai	RS - Matters raised with permission
11.12.2019	The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
04.12.2019	Regarding rising sea levels	RS - Matters raised with permission
04.12.2019	Need to change the nomenclature of the Madras High Court as the 'High Court of Tamil Nadu'	RS - Matters raised with permission
02.12.2019	Regarding safety of women	Submissions by Members
29.11.2019	Regarding condition of foreigners in the Silchar Detention Centre	RS - Matters raised with permission
29.11.2019	Resolution regarding amending constitution for bringing back subjects transferred from state list to concurrent list	Private Members' Resolutions
29.11.2019	Regarding delay in construction of new capital city Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh	RS - Matters raised with permission
28.11.2019	Suo motu statement re. government's efforts for promoting foreign policy by focusing on high level visits	Clarification on the Statement by Minister
27.11.2019	Regarding need to establish a permanent bench of the Supreme Court at Chennai	RS - Matters raised with permission
22.11.2019	Need to set up a Tribal University in Telangana	RS - Matters raised with permission
22.11.2019	Need for flight announcements to be made in regional languages	RS - Matters raised with permission
21.11.2019	Calling attention to situation arising out of dangerous levels of air pollution in country, particularly in Delhi	RS - Calling Attention (Rule-180)
20.11.2019	Regarding situation relating to the National Green Tribunal arising out of the Supreme Court judgment of 13th November, 2019, on certain provisions of the Finance Act, 2017	RS - Matters raised with permission
20.11.2019	Regarding the need for use of Tamil language in the Madras High Court	RS - Matters raised with permission
19.11.2019	The Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
18.11.2019	Special discussion on 'The Role of Rajya Sabha in Indian polity and the way forward'	Others
18.11.2019	Obituary References	Others
06.08.2019	Regarding proposed dumping of nuclear waste in the Kudankulam Atomic Plant	RS - Matters raised with permission
05.08.2019	Regarding the need for introduction and passing of the Women's Reservation Bill	RS - Matters raised with permission
05.08.2019	The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 and The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019	Government Bills
05.08.2019	Regarding urgent need to implement directive of the National Green Tribunal on protection of the Western Ghats	RS - Matters raised with permission
05.08.2019	Regarding the menace of female foeticide in the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
01.08.2019	The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019, as passed by Lok Sabha	Government Bills
01.08.2019	Regarding setting aside the principle of social justice in Delhi University as well as other Universities in the ongoing admission process	RS - Matters raised with permission
01.08.2019	Regarding denial of 100 days work guaranteed under MGNREGA in Tamil Nadu	RS - Matters raised with permission
30.07.2019	Regarding work-friendly clothes as uniform for ladies in police and military	RS - Matters raised with permission
30.07.2019	Regarding establishment of Neutrino Observatory in Theni District, Tamil Nadu	RS - Matters raised with permission
30.07.2019	Regarding need to start production of defence clothing in Avadi, Chennai	RS - Matters raised with permission
30.07.2019	Demand to prioritize the idea of protecting health of citizens in Air Pollution laws	Special Mention
26.07.2019	Regarding problems being faced by sportspersons in rural areas across the country	RS - Matters raised with permission
26.07.2019	Regarding environmental damage due to Hydrocarbon project in Cauvery delta area in Tamil Nadu	RS - Matters raised with permission

Questions details of Vaiko (112 questions asked)

Date	Title	Type	Ministry or Category
21.09.2020	Release of foreigners from detention centres	Unstarred	Home Affairs
21.09.2020	Assistance provided to States for damages due to cylones	Unstarred	Home Affairs
21.09.2020	Drone trials for supply of essentials	Unstarred	Civil Aviation
20.09.2020	Requirements of nurses and medical attendants for fighting Pandemic	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
20.09.2020	Banning of Ads promoting fairness creams	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
20.09.2020	SC's observation on improper treatment of COVID-19 patients	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
20.09.2020	Stimulus package for various sectors of economy	Unstarred	Finance
19.09.2020	Accidents in NLC	Unstarred	Coal
19.09.2020	Developing Model National Highways	Unstarred	Road Transport and Highways
19.09.2020	International Film Festival at Goa	Unstarred	Information and Broadcasting
18.09.2020	Housing units under PMAY-G in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Rural Development
18.09.2020	Export opportunities for Pharmaceutical companies	Unstarred	Chemicals and Fertilizers
18.09.2020	Assistance for bee-keeping activities	Unstarred	Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
17.09.2020	Mobile connectivity issues across the country	Unstarred	Communications
17.09.2020	H-1B Visa to Indian professionals in the US	Unstarred	External Affairs
16.09.2020	Handling of COVID-19 cases in the country	Unstarred	Home Affairs
16.09.2020	Proposal to include Scheduled languages as official language	Unstarred	Home Affairs
16.09.2020	Air India plane crash at Kozhikode, Kerala	Unstarred	Civil Aviation
15.09.2020	Loan disbursal by World Bank	Unstarred	Finance
15.09.2020	Payment of GST Compensation to States	Unstarred	Finance
15.09.2020	Funds for herbal cultivation	Unstarred	AYUSH
15.09.2020	Charter of Taxpayers rights	Unstarred	Finance
14.09.2020	Reduction of customs duty on newsprint	Unstarred	Information and Broadcasting
14.09.2020	Payment of pending arrears to newspapers	Unstarred	Information and Broadcasting
14.09.2020	National Board for Wildlife	Unstarred	Environment, Forest and Climate Change
23.03.2020	Increase in fatal road accidents on NHs	Unstarred	Road Transport and Highways
19.03.2020	Discussion with Ministry for electoral reforms	Unstarred	Law and Justice
19.03.2020	US-Taliban agreement on withdrawal of troops	Unstarred	External Affairs
19.03.2020	Rescue of crew members in Diamond Princess Cruise	Unstarred	External Affairs
18.03.2020	Violence in North-East Delhi	Unstarred	Home Affairs
18.03.2020	Increase in share of natural gas	Unstarred	Petroleum and Natural Gas
17.03.2020	Achievement of target of renewable energy capacity	Starred	New and Renewable Energy
17.03.2020	Sellout of holding of LIC	Unstarred	Finance
17.03.2020	Impact of Coronavirus on the Indian economy	Unstarred	Finance
16.03.2020	Impact of Coastal Regulation Zone Notification	Unstarred	Environment, Forest and Climate Change
16.03.2020	Increasing groundwater resources through ABY	Unstarred	Jal Shakti
12.03.2020	Single regulator for higher education	Unstarred	Human Resource Development
12.03.2020	Harassment of Indians working abroad	Starred	External Affairs
11.03.2020	Smart Cities in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Housing and Urban Affairs
11.03.2020	Generation of employment opportunities	Unstarred	Labour and Employment
11.03.2020	Share of gas in the energy basket	Unstarred	Petroleum and Natural Gas
06.03.2020	Targets achieved under Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme	Unstarred	Rural Development
06.03.2020	National Logistics Policy	Starred	Commerce and Industry
06.03.2020	Subsidised fertilizers to farmers	Unstarred	Chemicals and Fertilizers
06.03.2020	Pending railway projects in the country	Unstarred	Railways
05.03.2020	Discussions held between the Indian and Sri Lankan PM	Unstarred	External Affairs
05.03.2020	Resolution in European Parliament against Citizenship (Amendment) Act	Unstarred	External Affairs
04.03.2020	Developing airports under UDAN scheme	Unstarred	Civil Aviation
04.03.2020	Implementation of Vishakha guidelines	Unstarred	Civil Aviation
03.03.2020	CGHS dispensaries in the country	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
03.03.2020	Renewable energy projects in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	New and Renewable Energy
03.03.2020	Renewable energy projects in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	New and Renewable Energy
03.03.2020	Fuel efficiency norms for heavy vehicles	Unstarred	Power
02.03.2020	New Transport Policy	Unstarred	Road Transport and Highways
02.03.2020	Regulation of vintage vehicles	Unstarred	Road Transport and Highways
02.03.2020	India State of Forest Report	Unstarred	Environment, Forest and Climate Change
11.02.2020	Containment of high inflation	Unstarred	Finance
11.02.2020	Effect of Coronavirus outbreak and precautions taken	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
11.02.2020	Installed capacity of NTPC	Unstarred	Power
11.02.2020	Impact of anti CAA protests on tourism industry	Unstarred	Tourism
10.02.2020	Decline in sale of cars and bikes	Unstarred	Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
07.02.2020	Restructuring of Railway Board and cadre merger in Railways	Unstarred	Railways
07.02.2020	Increase in railway fares	Starred	Railways
07.02.2020	Remunerative price for agricultural produces	Unstarred	Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
07.02.2020	Storage crisis in Food Corporation of India	Unstarred	Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
06.02.2020	NSA's visit to Sri Lanka	Unstarred	External Affairs
05.02.2020	Reservations against CAA	Unstarred	Home Affairs
05.02.2020	Targets and allocations under PMAY(U)	Unstarred	Housing and Urban Affairs
05.02.2020	Loss of jobs	Unstarred	Labour and Employment
05.02.2020	Workers died in cleaning sewer lines	Unstarred	Social Justice and Empowerment
04.02.2020	IGST arrears to States	Unstarred	Finance
04.02.2020	Programme to prevent impairment in vision in diabetics	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
03.02.2020	Framing regulations for app-based cab taxi services	Unstarred	Road Transport and Highways
03.02.2020	Republic Day Tableaux	Unstarred	Defence
03.02.2020	Environmental degradation in Western Ghats	Unstarred	Environment, Forest and Climate Change
13.12.2019	Pending railway projects in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Railways
13.12.2019	Allowing use of machines under MGNREGA	Unstarred	Rural Development
12.12.2019	Visit of Sri Lankan President to India	Unstarred	External Affairs
12.12.2019	Manned mission to Mars	Unstarred	Prime Minister
12.12.2019	Meeting targets set under National Nutrition Mission	Unstarred	Women and Child Development
12.12.2019	Slowdown of GDP growth rate	Starred	Statistics and Programme Implementation
11.12.2019	Welfare of private security guards	Unstarred	Home Affairs
11.12.2019	Second round of SCM and AMRUT	Unstarred	Housing and Urban Affairs
11.12.2019	Phase 4 of Delhi Metro Project	Unstarred	Housing and Urban Affairs
10.12.2019	Withdrawal of custom duty on newsprint	Unstarred	Finance
10.12.2019	AYUSH treatment packages under PMJAY	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
10.12.2019	Improvements in Ayushman Bharat Yojana	Unstarred	Health and Family Welfare
09.12.2019	Reservation for local youth in jobs	Unstarred	Youth Affairs and Sports
09.12.2019	Water conservation fee	Unstarred	Jal Shakti
06.12.2019	Corporatization of coach factories	Unstarred	Railways
06.12.2019	Survey to complete pending railway projects by 2022	Unstarred	Railways
05.12.2019	Children in shelter homes not getting jobs	Unstarred	Women and Child Development
05.12.2019	Neutrino Observatory in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Prime Minister
04.12.2019	Hydrocarbon wells of ONGC in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Petroleum and Natural Gas
02.12.2019	Committee for corporatisation of Ordnance Factory Board	Unstarred	Defence
28.11.2019	Indo-Bangladesh meeting	Unstarred	External Affairs
25.11.2019	Status of Bharatmala project	Unstarred	Road Transport and Highways
22.11.2019	Onboard housekeeping services in running trains	Unstarred	Railways
22.11.2019	Training and skill development of youth for employment in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
22.11.2019	Disinvestment of public undertakings	Unstarred	Chemicals and Fertilizers
21.11.2019	Review of National Curriculum Framework	Unstarred	Human Resource Development
21.11.2019	Giving statutory status to CBI	Unstarred	Prime Minister
21.11.2019	Economically viable use of bamboo	Unstarred	Tribal Affairs
20.11.2019	Giving equal importance to all languages	Unstarred	Home Affairs
20.11.2019	Under trial prisoners in various jails	Unstarred	Home Affairs
20.11.2019	Usage of alternative fuels to reduce import of crude oil	Unstarred	Petroleum and Natural Gas
19.11.2019	Archaeological excavations in Tamil Nadu	Unstarred	Culture
19.11.2019	Slowdown in national economy	Unstarred	Finance
19.11.2019	GST Review Committee	Unstarred	Finance
18.11.2019	Appointment of Chief of Defence Staff	Unstarred	Defence
18.11.2019	Border Chronicle	Unstarred	Defence
18.11.2019	Privatisation of ordnance Factories	Unstarred	Defence

Private Member Bills (1 Private Member Bills)

Date of introduction	Bill title	Current Status	Date - Passage / Withdrawal /Lapsing
22.11.2019	The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (amendment of article 343)	Pending