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K.N.Nehru

MLA
Also known as கே. என். நேரு, KN Nehru, K. N. Nehru
Tiruchirappalli WestTamil Nadu
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Father's Name
K.N. Narayanan
Profession
Agriculturalist & Politician
Gender
Male
Age
73 years (b. ~1953)

K.N.Nehru is an MLA belonging to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Tiruchirappalli West, 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 ₹45.00 Cr with liabilities of ₹2.50 Cr. The affidavit lists 6 criminal cases, 4 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 8 elections contested, 6 won.

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

Age
73
Years
Education
SSLC Passed
Net Assets (2026)
₹42.50 Cr
2026 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
6
2 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1989
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Lalgudi

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

  2. 1996
    Cabinet Minister for Food & Public Distribution· Lalgudi

    Appointed Minister for Food in Karunanidhi cabinet.

  3. 2006
    Cabinet Minister for Transport· Tiruchirappalli II

    Appointed Minister for Transport in the Tamil Nadu Government.

  4. 2016
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Tiruchirappalli West

    Elected to the Assembly from Tiruchirappalli West constituency.

  5. 2021
    Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Water Supply· Tiruchirappalli West

    Appointed Cabinet Minister for Municipal Administration in M.K. Stalin government.

  6. 2026
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Tiruchirappalli WestCurrent

    Re-elected to the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
1989AssemblyLalgudi
DMK
DMK		Won48,11245.1%
1996AssemblyLalgudi
DMK
DMK		Won78,21060.1%
2001AssemblyLalgudi
DMK
DMK		Lost58,91244.5%
2006AssemblyTiruchirappalli II
DMK
DMK		Won75,00052.3%
2011AssemblyTiruchirappalli West
DMK
DMK		Lost71,20042.1%
2016AssemblyTiruchirappalli West
DMK
DMK		Won87,80349.25%
2021AssemblyTiruchirappalli West
DMK
DMK		Won1,18,13364.52%
2026AssemblyTiruchirappalli West
DMK
DMK		Won——

Financial Profile(2026)

₹45.00 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹33.00 Cr73%
  • Movable Assets₹12.00 Cr27%
  • Liabilities₹2.50 Cr6%
Movable Assets
₹12.00 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹33.00 Cr
Liabilities
₹2.50 Cr
Net Assets
₹42.50 Cr

Source: 2026 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

4
Pending
2
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
  1. 1
    Land Grab Case2011Pending
    Court — Special Court for MLA/MP Cases, Tiruchirappalli
  2. 2
    DVAC Disproportionate Assets Case2012Pending
    Court — Special Court for Corruption Cases, Trichy
  3. 3
    Political Protest Case 12018Pending
    Court — Judicial Magistrate Court, Trichy
  4. 4
    Political Agitation Case 22020Pending
    Court — Judicial Magistrate Court, Trichy

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
K.N.Nehru
₹45.00 Cr · 6 cases
Average of 37 MLAs in Tamil Nadu
₹39.96 Cr · 2.5 cases
Average of 10 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLAs
₹13.20 Cr · 6.9 cases

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

Family

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K.N.Nehru
MLA
Parents
KN
Father
K.N. Narayanan
Agriculture
Spouse
NS
Wife
N. Shanthi
Agriculture / Business
Children
AN
Son
Arun Nehru
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) & Businessman
Other relatives
KR
Brother
K.N. Ramajayam
Businessman
KM
Brother
K.N. Mani
Business

Education

SSLC Passed

Income

No income declared on record.

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does K.N.Nehru represent?

K.N.Nehru is an MLA representing Tiruchirappalli West, Tamil Nadu and belongs to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

What are the declared assets of K.N.Nehru?

K.N.Nehru declared total assets of ₹45.00 Cr and liabilities of ₹2.50 Cr in the 2026 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does K.N.Nehru have?

K.N.Nehru declared 6 criminal cases in the election affidavit (4 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.

What is the educational qualification of K.N.Nehru?

K.N.Nehru declared SSLC Passed as the highest educational qualification.

How old is K.N.Nehru?

K.N.Nehru is 73 years old as per the records on file.

What was K.N.Nehru's most recent election result?

K.N.Nehru won the 2026 Assembly election from Tiruchirappalli West 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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