R. Vaithilingam
R. Vaithilingam is an MLA / Former MP belonging to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu. He is 70 years old and has declared B.A as his highest education. The affidavit lists 1 criminal case, 1 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 6 elections contested, 5 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 2001Member of Legislative Assembly· Orathanadu
Elected to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Orathanadu constituency.
- 2001Cabinet Minister for Housing and Urban Development· Orathanadu
Appointed Cabinet Minister in Jayalalithaa government.
- 2011Cabinet Minister for Housing, Urban Development & Agriculture· Orathanadu
Served as senior Cabinet Minister in Government of Tamil Nadu.
- 2016Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)· Tamil Nadu
Elected to Rajya Sabha representing Tamil Nadu.
- 2021Member of Legislative Assembly· Orathanadu
Re-elected to 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
- 2026Member of Legislative Assembly· OrathanaduCurrent
Re-elected to 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Assembly | Orathanadu | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | Won | 62,105 | 52.1% |
| 2006 | Assembly | Orathanadu | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | Won | 68,420 | 49.3% |
| 2011 | Assembly | Orathanadu | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | Won | 91,823 | 57.88% |
| 2016 | Assembly | Orathanadu | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | Lost | 81,100 | 43.1% |
| 2021 | Assembly | Orathanadu | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | Won | 93,924 | 46.95% |
| 2026 | Assembly | Orathanadu | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | Won | — | — |
Financial Profile(2026)
No assets declared on record.
Criminal Cases
- 1DVAC Quid Pro Quo Construction Approval Case2024PendingCourt — Special Court for Corruption Cases, Chennai
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 R. Vaithilingam represent?
R. Vaithilingam is an MLA / Former MP representing Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu and belongs to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
How many criminal cases does R. Vaithilingam have?
R. Vaithilingam declared 1 criminal case in the election affidavit (1 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of R. Vaithilingam?
R. Vaithilingam declared B.A. (Rajajah Serfoji Govt College as the highest educational qualification.
How old is R. Vaithilingam?
R. Vaithilingam is 70 years old as per the records on file.
What was R. Vaithilingam's most recent election result?
R. Vaithilingam won the 2026 Assembly election from Orathanadu with a 0% vote share.
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