DMK

Dr. S Jagathratchakan

Lok Sabha MP

ArakkonamTamil Nadu

View constituency· Arakkonam (Lok Sabha)

Father's Name

Swamikannu

Profession

Industrialist, Educationist, Philanthropist

Gender

Male

Age

75 years (b. ~1951)

Dr. S Jagathratchakan is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu. He is 75 years old and has declared Doctorate as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹675.00 Cr with liabilities of ₹18.00 Cr, compared with ₹475.00 Cr in 2019. The affidavit lists 2 criminal cases, 2 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 5 elections contested, 5 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age

Years

Education

Doctorate (Ph.D.)

Net Assets (2024)

₹657.00 Cr

2024 Election Affidavit

Criminal Cases

0 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

1984
Member of Legislative Assembly· Uthiramerur
Elected to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
1999
Member of Parliament· Arakkonam
Elected to the 13th Lok Sabha.
2009
Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting / Commerce· Arakkonam
Joined DMK, elected to 15th Lok Sabha and served as Union Minister of State.
2019
Member of Parliament· Arakkonam
Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha.
2024
Member of Parliament· ArakkonamCurrent
Re-elected for a fourth term to the 18th Lok Sabha.

Election History

Year	House	Constituency	Party	Result	Votes	Vote Share
1984	Assembly	Uthiramerur	AIADMK AIADMK	Won	58,210	52.1%
1999	Lok Sabha	Arakkonam	AIADMK AIADMK	Won	3,78,210	48.2%
2009	Lok Sabha	Arakkonam	DMK	Won	4,15,041	48.42%
2019	Lok Sabha	Arakkonam	DMK	Won	6,72,190	57.06%
2024	Lok Sabha	Arakkonam	DMK	Won	5,63,216	48.39%

Parliamentary Activitylive from Sansad

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Financial Profile(2024)

₹675.00 Cr

Total Assets

Immovable Assets₹400.00 Cr59%
Movable Assets₹275.00 Cr41%
Liabilities₹18.00 Cr3%

Movable Assets

₹275.00 Cr

Immovable Assets

₹400.00 Cr

Liabilities

₹18.00 Cr

Net Assets

₹657.00 Cr

Earlier affidavits

2019₹475.00 Cr

2009₹68.00 Cr

Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

Pending

Disposed

Convicted

Acquitted

1
FEMA Foreign Investment Matter2020Pending
Court — ED Appellate Tribunal New Delhi
2
Declared Pending Matter 22021Pending
Court — Chennai Court

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

Total declared assets in each election affidavit on record.

Compared with peers

Dr. S Jagathratchakan

₹675.00 Cr · 2 cases

Average of 39 Lok Sabha MPs in Tamil Nadu

₹36.45 Cr · 0.8 cases

Average of 21 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Lok Sabha MPs

₹52.34 Cr · 0.8 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

Dr. S Jagathratchakan

Lok Sabha MP

Parents

Father

Swamikannu

Spouse

Wife/Spouse

J. Anusuya

Industrialist / Business · ₹2.85 Cr

Education

Doctorate (Ph.D.)

Income(2023 - 2024)

Total declared income

₹12.70 Cr

Self₹9.85 Cr

Wife/Spouse — J. Anusuya₹2.85 Cr

Declared income by year (5)

2023 - 2024₹9.85 Cr

2022 - 2023₹8.50 Cr

2021 - 2022₹7.80 Cr

2020 - 2021₹6.50 Cr

2019 - 2020₹5.80 Cr

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Dr. S Jagathratchakan represent?

Dr. S Jagathratchakan is a Lok Sabha MP representing Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu and belongs to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

What are the declared assets of Dr. S Jagathratchakan?

Dr. S Jagathratchakan declared total assets of ₹675.00 Cr and liabilities of ₹18.00 Cr in the 2024 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Dr. S Jagathratchakan have?

Dr. S Jagathratchakan declared 2 criminal cases in the election affidavit (2 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.