M.R.K.Panneerselvam
M.R.K.Panneerselvam is an MLA belonging to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Kurinjipadi, Tamil Nadu. He is 67 years old and has declared B.Sc as his highest education. The affidavit lists 3 criminal cases, 1 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 7 elections contested, 6 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 1996Member of Legislative Assembly· Kurinjipadi
Elected to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Kurinjipadi.
- 1996Cabinet Minister for Backward Classes & Backward Areas Development· Kurinjipadi
Appointed Cabinet Minister in M. Karunanidhi government.
- 2001Member of Legislative Assembly· Kurinjipadi
Re-elected to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
- 2006Cabinet Minister for Health and Supplies· Kurinjipadi
Appointed Health Minister in Tamil Nadu Cabinet.
- 2016Member of Legislative Assembly· Kurinjipadi
Re-elected to 15th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
- 2021Cabinet Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare· Kurinjipadi
Sworn in as Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in M.K. Stalin government.
- 2026Member of Legislative Assembly· KurinjipadiCurrent
Re-elected to 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Assembly | Kurinjipadi | DMK DMK | Won | 63,935 | 57.18% |
| 2001 | Assembly | Kurinjipadi | DMK DMK | Won | 62,261 | 50.11% |
| 2006 | Assembly | Kurinjipadi | DMK DMK | Won | 68,245 | 51.12% |
| 2011 | Assembly | Kurinjipadi | DMK DMK | Lost | 69,280 | 44.1% |
| 2016 | Assembly | Kurinjipadi | DMK DMK | Won | 82,864 | 44.89% |
| 2021 | Assembly | Kurinjipadi | DMK DMK | Won | 1,01,456 | 51.13% |
| 2026 | Assembly | Kurinjipadi | DMK DMK | Won | — | — |
Financial Profile(2026)
No assets declared on record.
Criminal Cases
- 1DVAC Disproportionate Assets Case2011PendingCourt — Special Court for MLA/MP Cases, Cuddalore
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2026 Election Affidavit.
Family
Education
Income
No income declared on record.
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does M.R.K.Panneerselvam represent?
M.R.K.Panneerselvam is an MLA representing Kurinjipadi, Tamil Nadu and belongs to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
How many criminal cases does M.R.K.Panneerselvam have?
M.R.K.Panneerselvam declared 3 criminal cases in the election affidavit (1 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of M.R.K.Panneerselvam?
M.R.K.Panneerselvam declared B.Sc. as the highest educational qualification.
How old is M.R.K.Panneerselvam?
M.R.K.Panneerselvam is 67 years old as per the records on file.
What was M.R.K.Panneerselvam's most recent election result?
M.R.K.Panneerselvam won the 2026 Assembly election from Kurinjipadi with a 0% vote share.
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