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Edappadi Palaniswami. K

MLA
Also known as எடப்பாடி பழனிசாமி, EPS, K. Palaniswami, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Edappadi Karuppa Gounder Palaniswami
EdappadiTamil Nadu
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Father's Name
Karuppa Gounder
Profession
Agriculturalist & Politician
Gender
Male
Age
71 years (b. ~1955)

Edappadi Palaniswami. K is an MLA belonging to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Edappadi, Tamil Nadu. He is 71 years old and has declared Discontinued B.Sc. Zoology as his highest education. In the 2026 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹6.68 Cr, compared with ₹6.67 Cr in 2021. The affidavit lists 3 criminal cases, 2 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 11 elections contested, 7 won.

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

Age
71
Years
Education
Discontinued B.Sc. Zoology (Sri Vasavi College
Erode)
Net Assets (2026)
₹6.68 Cr
2026 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
3
1 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1974
    Party Branch Secretary· Koneripatti

    Joined AIADMK as grassroots party volunteer and appointed branch secretary.

  2. 1989
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Edappadi

    First elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Edappadi constituency.

  3. 1991
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Edappadi

    Re-elected to Tamil Nadu Assembly from Edappadi constituency.

  4. 1998
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)· Tiruchengodu

    Elected to the 12th Lok Sabha from Tiruchengodu constituency.

  5. 2011
    Cabinet Minister for Highways and Minor Ports· Edappadi

    Re-elected to Assembly and inducted as Cabinet Minister in Jayalalithaa government.

  6. 2016
    Cabinet Minister for Public Works, Highways & Minor Ports· Edappadi

    Re-elected to Assembly and re-appointed Cabinet Minister.

  7. 2017
    Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu· Edappadi

    Sworn in as the 7th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, serving from Feb 2017 to May 2021.

  8. 2021
    Leader of Opposition· Edappadi

    Elected Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

  9. 2023
    General Secretary

    Elected supreme General Secretary of AIADMK.

  10. 2026
    Member of Legislative Assembly· EdappadiCurrent

    Re-elected to the 17th Legislative Assembly from Edappadi.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
1989AssemblyEdappadi
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam		Won37,28633.08%
1991AssemblyEdappadi
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam		Won72,50258.23%
1996AssemblyEdappadi
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam		Lost36,13027.21%
1998Lok SabhaTiruchengodu
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam		Won4,15,05352.37%
1999Lok SabhaTiruchengodu
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam		Lost3,77,80044.12%
2004Lok SabhaTiruchengodu
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam		Lost3,10,86235.8%
2006AssemblyEdappadi
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam		Lost61,28439.06%
2011AssemblyEdappadi
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam		Won1,04,58656.38%
2016AssemblyEdappadi
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam		Won98,70343.74%
2021AssemblyEdappadi
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam		Won1,53,15365.97%
2026AssemblyEdappadi
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam		Won——

Financial Profile(2026)

₹6.68 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹3.58 Cr54%
  • Movable Assets₹3.10 Cr46%
  • Liabilities₹00%
Movable Assets
₹3.10 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹3.58 Cr
Liabilities
₹0
Net Assets
₹6.68 Cr
Earlier affidavits
2021₹6.67 Cr

Source: 2026 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

2
Pending
1
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
  1. 1
    Political Protest and Demonstration Case 12021Pending
    Court — Special Court for Cases against MPs and MLAs, Chennai
  2. 2
    Defamation Case / Speech2022Pending
    Court — Special Court for MPs/MLAs, Chennai

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.

Compared with peers
Edappadi Palaniswami. K
₹6.68 Cr · 3 cases
Average of 37 MLAs in Tamil Nadu
₹39.96 Cr · 2.5 cases
Average of 10 All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLAs
₹14.90 Cr · 1.7 cases

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

Family

EK
Edappadi Palaniswami. K
MLA
Parents
KG
Father
Karuppa Gounder
Agriculture
T
Mother
Thavasiyammal
Agriculture
Spouse
PR
Wife
P. Radha
Agriculture / Business
Children
MP
Son
Mithun Kumar Palaniswami
Business
Other relatives
G
Brother
Govindraj
Agriculture
R
Sister
Ranjitham

Education

Discontinued B.Sc. Zoology (Sri Vasavi College
Erode)

Income

No income declared on record.

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Edappadi Palaniswami. K represent?

Edappadi Palaniswami. K is an MLA representing Edappadi, Tamil Nadu and belongs to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

What are the declared assets of Edappadi Palaniswami. K?

Edappadi Palaniswami. K declared total assets of ₹6.68 Cr in the 2026 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Edappadi Palaniswami. K have?

Edappadi Palaniswami. K declared 3 criminal cases in the election affidavit (2 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.

What is the educational qualification of Edappadi Palaniswami. K?

Edappadi Palaniswami. K declared Discontinued B.Sc. Zoology (Sri Vasavi College as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Edappadi Palaniswami. K?

Edappadi Palaniswami. K is 71 years old as per the records on file.

What was Edappadi Palaniswami. K's most recent election result?

Edappadi Palaniswami. K won the 2026 Assembly election from Edappadi with a 0% vote share.

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Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2026 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2026 Election Affidavit
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