Karthikeyan K
Karthikeyan K is an MLA belonging to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu. He is 52 years old and has declared Graduate as his highest education. In the 2026 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹15.22 Cr with liabilities of ₹1.50 Cr. The affidavit lists 2 criminal cases, 2 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 3 elections contested, 3 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 2016Member of Legislative Assembly· Rishivandiyam
Elected to the 15th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Rishivandiyam.
- 2021Member of Legislative Assembly· Rishivandiyam
Re-elected to the 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
- 2026Member of Legislative Assembly· RishivandiyamCurrent
Re-elected to the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Assembly | Rishivandiyam | DMK DMK | Won | 92,607 | 47.01% |
| 2021 | Assembly | Rishivandiyam | DMK DMK | Won | 1,13,912 | 53.08% |
| 2026 | Assembly | Rishivandiyam | DMK DMK | Won | — | — |
Financial Profile(2026)
- Immovable Assets₹11.00 Cr72%
- Movable Assets₹4.22 Cr28%
- Liabilities₹1.50 Cr10%
Source: 2026 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1Political Protest Case 12020PendingCourt — Judicial Magistrate Court, Kallakurichi
- 2Political Protest Case 22021PendingCourt — Judicial Magistrate Court, Kallakurichi
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 Karthikeyan K represent?
Karthikeyan K is an MLA representing Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu and belongs to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
What are the declared assets of Karthikeyan K?
Karthikeyan K declared total assets of ₹15.22 Cr and liabilities of ₹1.50 Cr in the 2026 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Karthikeyan K have?
Karthikeyan K declared 2 criminal cases in the election affidavit (2 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of Karthikeyan K?
Karthikeyan K declared Graduate as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Karthikeyan K?
Karthikeyan K is 52 years old as per the records on file.
What was Karthikeyan K's most recent election result?
Karthikeyan K won the 2026 Assembly election from Rishivandiyam with a 0% vote share.
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