I. Periasamy
I. Periasamy is an MLA belonging to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Athoor, Tamil Nadu. He is 73 years old and has declared SSLC Passed as his highest education. In the 2026 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹3.50 Cr. The affidavit lists 4 criminal cases, 2 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 8 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
- 1989Member of Legislative Assembly· Athoor
First elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Athoor constituency.
- 1996Member of Legislative Assembly· Athoor
Re-elected to Assembly and served as Minister for Revenue.
- 2006Cabinet Minister for Revenue & Housing· Athoor
Appointed Cabinet Minister in M. Karunanidhi government.
- 2011Member of Legislative Assembly· Athoor
Re-elected to the 14th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
- 2016Member of Legislative Assembly· Athoor
Re-elected with highest victory margin in the 2016 elections.
- 2021Cabinet Minister for Co-operation & Rural Development· Athoor
Sworn in as Minister for Co-operation and later Rural Development in M.K. Stalin cabinet.
- 2026Member of Legislative Assembly· AthoorCurrent
Re-elected to the 17th Legislative Assembly.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Assembly | Athoor | DMK DMK | Won | 41,818 | 40.5% |
| 1996 | Assembly | Athoor | DMK DMK | Won | 75,751 | 58.82% |
| 2001 | Assembly | Athoor | DMK DMK | Lost | 55,100 | 41.2% |
| 2006 | Assembly | Athoor | DMK DMK | Won | 80,126 | 51.52% |
| 2011 | Assembly | Athoor | DMK DMK | Won | 1,12,751 | 53.76% |
| 2016 | Assembly | Athoor | DMK DMK | Won | 1,21,738 | 60.03% |
| 2021 | Assembly | Athoor | DMK DMK | Won | 1,65,809 | 72.11% |
| 2026 | Assembly | Athoor | DMK DMK | Won | — | — |
Financial Profile(2026)
- Immovable Assets₹2.00 Cr57%
- Movable Assets₹1.50 Cr43%
- Liabilities₹00%
Source: 2026 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1DVAC Land Allotment Case2012PendingCourt — Special Court for MLA/MP Cases, Chennai
- 2Political Protest / Unlawful Assembly Case2020PendingCourt — Judicial Magistrate Court, Dindigul
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 I. Periasamy represent?
I. Periasamy is an MLA representing Athoor, Tamil Nadu and belongs to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
What are the declared assets of I. Periasamy?
I. Periasamy declared total assets of ₹3.50 Cr in the 2026 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does I. Periasamy have?
I. Periasamy declared 4 criminal cases in the election affidavit (2 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of I. Periasamy?
I. Periasamy declared SSLC Passed as the highest educational qualification.
How old is I. Periasamy?
I. Periasamy is 73 years old as per the records on file.
What was I. Periasamy's most recent election result?
I. Periasamy won the 2026 Assembly election from Athoor with a 0% vote share.
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