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Q Manivannan
Profile
Q Manivannan is an Indian-born politician serving as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Edinburgh and Lothians East region since 2026. A nonbinary and transgender individual, they were among the first openly transgender people elected to the Scottish Parliament. Manivannan holds a Bachelor of Arts from O. P. Jindal Global University and a Master of Philosophy from Trinity College Dublin, and previously worked in education consultancy. Their political career began with a candidacy for the City of Edinburgh Council before their election to Holyrood. Manivannan's residency and visa status have been subjects of significant public and political debate following their election.
Details
- Born
- 1996 or 1997
- Birth place
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Education
- Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram; O. P. Jindal Global University; Trinity College Dublin; University of St Andrews
- Career
- Senior research analyst at the Center for New Economic Studies; education consultancy professional
