As netizens scrutinise data available on the official MPLADS portal and circulate screenshots on social media, comparisons have emerged between the utilisation patterns of different Members of Parliament. While recent attention has focused on MPLADS records of DMK MPs Kanimozhi and Dayanidhi Maran, a closer look at the profile of Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India since 2014 and Member of Parliament from Varanasi, has drawn notice for a markedly different reason – detailed documentation and transparency.

According to data available on the MPLADS website, Modi’s profile for the 18th Lok Sabha is fully updated, with clear work descriptions, expenditure figures, and geo-tagged photographs uploaded for completed projects. The availability of visual and location-based proof has been cited by observers as uncommon across many MPs’ profiles.

18th Lok Sabha MPLADS Snapshot

The data for the 18th Lok Sabha reveals the below:

• Allocated limit: ₹11.31 crore
• Expenditure so far: ₹2.88 crore
• Works recommended: 219
• Works completed: 43

For each completed project, geo-tagged images along with location details have been uploaded on the portal.

Images of all completed projects are uploaded on his profile with proper details.

Something extremely rare, as our team did not find this level of transparency on most MPs’ profiles. pic.twitter.com/iCpOl8oN1n

— #YeThikKarkeDikhao (@YTKDIndia) January 6, 2026

One listed project involves interlocking work in Kandwa Ward No. 19, from Tulsi Nagar Colony’s Kunj Panchkoshi Road to the Indian School. The project page includes multiple geo-tagged images showing different stages of completion.

Example 1

Work – Interlocking work in kandwa ward no. 19 from Tulsi Nagar Colony Kunj Panchkoshi Road to Indian School.

Proper geo-tagged images have been uploaded. pic.twitter.com/LAENRtWo0i

— #YeThikKarkeDikhao (@YTKDIndia) January 6, 2026

Another example cited is interlocking work in Kandwa Ward No. 19 from booth president Gopal Patel’s house to Ghure Patel’s residence in Kandwa Dakshini Pura under the Rohania Assembly segment. Here too, images with location metadata are publicly accessible.

Example 2

Work – Interlocking work in kandwa ward no. 19 work from booth president Gopal Patels house to Ghure Patels residence in Kandwa Dakshini Pura of Rohania Assembly.

Again, proper geo-tagged images have been uploaded. pic.twitter.com/t5tDBaJon8

— #YeThikKarkeDikhao (@YTKDIndia) January 6, 2026

17th Lok Sabha (2019–2024): Full Utilisation

Now let us take a look at the data from 17th Lok Sabha.

• Allocated limit: ₹10.77 crore
• Expenditure: ₹10.75 crore
• Works recommended: 296
• Works completed: 296

The data shows that all 296 recommended works during the 17th Lok Sabha were completed. As with the current term, images of all finished projects have been uploaded with accompanying details.

Once again, images of all completed projects for the 17th Lok Sabha are uploaded on his profile with proper details. pic.twitter.com/ZbqeZA2vhP

— #YeThikKarkeDikhao (@YTKDIndia) January 6, 2026

Examples include interlocking and drain construction from the house of Mataru Yadav to the house of Rana Maurya, and similar infrastructure work from the house of Nand Lal Chauhan to the house of Manishankar Sharma. Each entry includes photographic evidence uploaded to the MPLADS portal.

Example 2

Work – Work of interlocking and drain construction from the house of Nand Lal Chauhan to the house of Manishankar Sharma. pic.twitter.com/JyS3MsUTtp

— #YeThikKarkeDikhao (@YTKDIndia) January 6, 2026

It is noteworthy that such comprehensive documentation, particularly geo-tagged images for every completed project, is rarely found across most MPs’ MPLADS profiles. The contrast highlights differences in transparency and public accountability in the use of constituency development funds.

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Recently, Dayanand Krishnan, a GIS consultant from Chennai, uncovered concerning statistics through the Right to Information (RTI) Act. According to data obtained from the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, approximately 75% of the funds allocated to the 39 Members of Parliament (MPs) in Tamil Nadu via the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) between 2019 and 2024 (excluding years impacted by COVID-19) have not been utilized.

The Ministry specified that the annual entitlement for a Member of Parliament under the MPLADS Scheme is ₹5 crore. Additionally, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MPLADS was suspended from 6 April 2020 to 9 November 2021, with no funds allocated to the scheme for the financial year 2020-21. For the remaining period of FY 2021-22, ₹2 crore was allotted under the scheme for each Member of Parliament.

The release of funds is contingent upon meeting fund-related criteria and the submission of relevant documents by district authorities in accordance with the MPLADS Guidelines, 2016.

According to the response, MPs are not required to wait for actual funds to be released by the Ministry as they are allocated annual drawing limits at the start of each financial year, subject to certain conditions. In this case, the total allocation should have amounted to ₹663 crore, but as evidenced in the data, only ₹367 crore was disbursed, resulting in a 44.64% shortfall, as claimed by Krishnan.

The total expenditure exceeds ₹93 crore, indicating an unspent amount of approximately ₹274 crore, roughly equivalent to 75%, he added.

The highest allocation went to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagham (DMK) Chennai South MP T Sumathy, also known as Thamizhachi Thangapandian (₹14.7 crore), while the lowest allocation was for Arani MP MK Vishnu Prasad of the Indian National Congress (INC) (₹4.9 crore). Communist Party of India (Marxist) Madurai MP S Venkatesan has spent the most funds on various projects (₹6.39 crore).

According to the data, there was no expenditure listed under the Chennai Central and Vellore Parliamentary constituencies. The current Chennai Central MP is Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Dayanidhi Maran, and in Vellore, it is DM Kathir Anand of the same party.

Chennai South DMK MP T Sumathy, also known as Thamizhachi Thangapandian, has directed the allocated funds towards three distinct categories, all channeled through the Chennai Corporation, without allocating any portion to the surrounding panchayats of Chennai. With an allotted amount of ₹14.7 crore rupees, the total expenditure stands at ₹77 lakhs, reflecting a utilization rate of merely 18%.

The breakdown of expenditure reveals that a significant portion, amounting to 76%, has been allocated towards constructing bus stops or sheds, totaling ₹5.93 crores. However, concerns are raised regarding the necessity of constructing additional shelters where existing ones already serve, prompting questions about the allocation strategy and the distribution of these facilities. Despite this considerable investment, only two observed are evident, leaving uncertainty about the completion status of the remaining shelters. Moreover, it is notable that MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian has recommended 33 projects, all concentrated within the final three months of FY24, implying a significant surge in activity after a prolonged period of inactivity. Notably, all 33 projects are routed through the Chennai Corporation, with no projects earmarked for the panchayats surrounding Chennai once again.

Chennai Central’s DMK MP, Dayanidhi Maran, stands out for his exceptional approach to managing funds allocated for public welfare. Remarkably, he has diligently safeguarded every rupee entrusted to him by the government, ensuring not a single penny has been spent. Despite being allocated an amount of ₹9.8 crores, there has been no expenditure recorded, resulting in a utilization rate of 0%. In November 2023 alone, he recommended 10 projects totaling ₹9.8 crores, reflecting his commitment to serving the community without compromising financial integrity.

The DMK MP A Raja, representing The Nilgiris constituency, allocated a sum of ₹9.8 crores under the MPLADS scheme. However, only ₹37 lakhs has been utilized, reflecting a mere 3% expenditure. Notably, MP A Raja recommended 17 works aimed at constructing bus stops within the constituency. Interestingly, these bus stops varied significantly in cost, ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹7.5 lakh each. This variance prompts the question, Why is there a lack of standardization in costs, even within the same district.

What's the use of having these MPs again when they have not done anything for the people. https://t.co/5kXuUYdRpx

— Vidyasagar Jagadeesan (@jvidyasagar) April 13, 2024

The data revealed that work remains incomplete in 23 districts, including all three parliamentary constituencies in Chennai, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Tiruppur, Tiruchi, Theni, Chidambaram (SC), Thoothukkudi, Vellore, and Sriperumbudur.

Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)

The MPLAD Scheme, established in December 1993, is a Central Sector Scheme with the primary goal of empowering Members of Parliament (MPs) to propose developmental projects, focusing on building sustainable community infrastructure in their respective constituencies. These projects typically target areas such as drinking water, primary education, public health, sanitation, and road development. Additionally, since June 2016, MPLAD funds have been allowed to be utilized for initiatives like the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Accessible India Campaign , water conservation through rainwater harvesting, and the Sansad Aadarsh Gram Yojana.

The implementation of MPLADS involves MPs recommending projects to the Nodal District Authority, which is responsible for executing the approved works and maintaining records of expenditure. MPs receive ₹5 crore annually in two instalments of ₹2.5 crore each, and these funds do not expire at the end of the fiscal year. Lok Sabha MPs allocate funds for projects within their constituencies, while Rajya Sabha MPs allocate funds within the state that elected them. Nominated Members of both houses have the flexibility to recommend projects anywhere in the country.

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