Thangam Thenarasu
Thangam Thenarasu is an MLA belonging to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu. He is 59 years old and has declared Graduate Professional as his highest education. The affidavit lists 2 criminal cases; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 6 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
- 1998Member of Legislative Assembly (Bypoll)· Aruppukottai
First elected to Legislative Assembly in 1998 Aruppukottai by-election following his father's death.
- 2006Cabinet Minister for School Education· Aruppukottai
Appointed Minister for School Education in M. Karunanidhi government.
- 2011Member of Legislative Assembly· Tiruchuli
Elected to 14th Assembly from newly created Tiruchuli constituency.
- 2016Member of Legislative Assembly· Tiruchuli
Re-elected to 15th Tamil Nadu Assembly from Tiruchuli.
- 2021Cabinet Minister for Finance, Planning & Human Resources Management· Tiruchuli
Sworn in as Minister for Industries and later Finance Minister in M.K. Stalin cabinet.
- 2026Member of Legislative Assembly· TiruchuliCurrent
Re-elected to 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Assembly | Aruppukottai | DMK DMK | Won | 52,100 | 48.9% |
| 2006 | Assembly | Aruppukottai | DMK DMK | Won | 68,210 | 51.2% |
| 2011 | Assembly | Tiruchuli | DMK DMK | Won | 81,610 | 54.36% |
| 2016 | Assembly | Tiruchuli | DMK DMK | Won | 89,927 | 53.62% |
| 2021 | Assembly | Tiruchuli | DMK DMK | Won | 99,125 | 59.15% |
| 2026 | Assembly | Tiruchuli | DMK DMK | Won | — | — |
Financial Profile(2026)
No assets declared on record.
Criminal Cases
Case counts are declared, but no individual case details are on record.
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 Thangam Thenarasu represent?
Thangam Thenarasu is an MLA representing Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu and belongs to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
How many criminal cases does Thangam Thenarasu have?
Thangam Thenarasu declared 2 criminal cases in the election affidavit. Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of Thangam Thenarasu?
Thangam Thenarasu declared Graduate Professional (B.E. Mechanical - Annamalai University) as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Thangam Thenarasu?
Thangam Thenarasu is 59 years old as per the records on file.
What was Thangam Thenarasu's most recent election result?
Thangam Thenarasu won the 2026 Assembly election from Tiruchuli with a 0% vote share.
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