Anitha R. Radhakrishnan
Anitha R. Radhakrishnan is an MLA belonging to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu. He is 73 years old and has declared 10th Standard as his highest education. In the 2026 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹1.92 Cr, compared with ₹4.10 Cr in 2016. The affidavit lists 16 criminal cases, 10 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 7 elections contested, 7 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 2001Member of Legislative Assembly· Tiruchendur
Elected to the Legislative Assembly from Tiruchendur as AIADMK candidate.
- 2001Cabinet Minister for Housing and Urban Development· Tiruchendur
Served as Minister in Jayalalithaa cabinet.
- 2006Member of Legislative Assembly· Tiruchendur
Re-elected from Tiruchendur constituency.
- 2009Member of Legislative Assembly (Bypoll)· Tiruchendur
Joined DMK and won the Tiruchendur by-election.
- 2011Member of Legislative Assembly· Tiruchendur
Re-elected to the Assembly on DMK ticket.
- 2016Member of Legislative Assembly· Tiruchendur
Re-elected to the Assembly from Tiruchendur.
- 2021Minister for Fisheries, Fishermen Welfare and Animal Husbandry· Tiruchendur
Appointed Cabinet Minister in M.K. Stalin government.
- 2026Member of Legislative Assembly· TiruchendurCurrent
Re-elected to the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Assembly | Tiruchendur | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | Won | 52,990 | 53.15% |
| 2006 | Assembly | Tiruchendur | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | Won | 58,744 | 50.81% |
| 2009 | Assembly | Tiruchendur | DMK DMK | Won | 75,226 | 60.81% |
| 2011 | Assembly | Tiruchendur | DMK DMK | Won | 68,663 | 47.1% |
| 2016 | Assembly | Tiruchendur | DMK DMK | Won | 88,357 | 53.51% |
| 2021 | Assembly | Tiruchendur | DMK DMK | Won | 88,292 | 52.58% |
| 2026 | Assembly | Tiruchendur | DMK DMK | Won | — | — |
Financial Profile(2026)
- Immovable Assets₹00%
- Movable Assets₹1.92 Cr100%
- Liabilities₹00%
Source: 2026 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1Thoothukudi Thenpakkam PS Case2020PendingCourt — Arbitration Court - 1, Thoothukudi
- 2Tiruchendur PS Case 510/202020PendingCourt — Arbitration Court, Tiruchendur
- 3Tiruchendur PS Case 506/202020PendingCourt — Arbitration Court, Tiruchendur
- 4Tiruchendur PS Case 487/202020PendingCourt — Arbitration Court, Tiruchendur
- 5Thattamadam PS Case 199/202020PendingCourt — Arbitration Court, Sathankulam
- 6Kulashekarapattanam PS Case 230/202020PendingCourt — Arbitration Court, Tiruchendur
- 7Aaththur PS Case 194/192019PendingCourt — Arbitration Court, Tiruchendur
- 8Tiruchendur PS Case 131/182018PendingCourt — Arbitration Court, Tiruchendur
- 9Tiruchendur PS Case 307/172017PendingCourt — Arbitration Court, Tiruchendur
- 10Aarumuganery PS Case 315/172017PendingCourt — Arbitration Court, Tiruchendur
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2026 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income
No income declared on record.
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Anitha R. Radhakrishnan represent?
Anitha R. Radhakrishnan is an MLA representing Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu and belongs to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
What are the declared assets of Anitha R. Radhakrishnan?
Anitha R. Radhakrishnan declared total assets of ₹1.92 Cr in the 2026 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Anitha R. Radhakrishnan have?
Anitha R. Radhakrishnan declared 16 criminal cases in the election affidavit (10 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of Anitha R. Radhakrishnan?
Anitha R. Radhakrishnan declared 10th Standard as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Anitha R. Radhakrishnan?
Anitha R. Radhakrishnan is 73 years old as per the records on file.
What was Anitha R. Radhakrishnan's most recent election result?
Anitha R. Radhakrishnan won the 2026 Assembly election from Tiruchendur with a 0% vote share.
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