VCK

Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

Lok Sabha MP

ChidambaramTamil Nadu

View constituency· Chidambaram (Lok Sabha)

Father's Name

R. Tholkappiyan

Profession

Social Reformer, Scholar, Ex-Government Forensic Scientist, Author, Politician

Gender

Male

Age

62 years (b. ~1964)

Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, representing Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. He is 62 years old and has declared Doctorate as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹1.85 Cr, compared with ₹85.0 L in 2019. The affidavit lists 4 criminal cases, 4 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 5 elections contested, 4 won.

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

Age

Years

Education

Doctorate

Net Assets (2024)

₹1.85 Cr

2024 Election Affidavit

Criminal Cases

0 disposed · 0 convicted

Attendance (Avg.)

91%

Across 1 sessions

Questions Asked

182

In Parliament

Debates

In Parliament

Political Career Timeline

1988
Government Scientific Assistant· Madurai
Worked in Government Forensic Science Department; led Dalit Panthers Iyyakkam (DPI) from 1990.
1999
Founder & President· National
Resigned government service, transformed DPI into Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).
2001
Member of Legislative Assembly· Mangalore
Elected to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
2009
Member of Parliament· Chidambaram
Elected to 15th Lok Sabha defeating E. Ponnuswamy (PMK) by over 1 lakh votes.
2019
Member of Parliament· Chidambaram
Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha defeating P. Chandrasekhar (AIADMK).
2024
Member of Parliament· ChidambaramCurrent
Re-elected for a third Lok Sabha term to 18th Lok Sabha defeating Chandrahasan M (AIADMK) by 1,03,554 votes.

Election History

Year	House	Constituency	Party	Result	Votes	Vote Share
2001	Assembly	Mangalore	VCK	Won	52,100	48.2%
2009	Lok Sabha	Chidambaram	VCK	Won	4,28,804	49.2%
2014	Lok Sabha	Chidambaram	VCK	Lost	2,55,210	24.1%
2019	Lok Sabha	Chidambaram	VCK	Won	5,00,229	43.21%
2024	Lok Sabha	Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi		Won	5,05,084	43.28%

Parliamentary Performance

91%

Average Attendance

182

Questions Asked

Debates Participated

—

Private Members Bills

Committees (0)

No committee memberships on record.

Attendance by session (1)

Overall91%

Parliamentary Activitylive from Sansad

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Financial Profile(2024)

₹1.85 Cr

Total Assets

Immovable Assets₹1.20 Cr65%
Movable Assets₹65.0 L35%
Liabilities₹00%

Movable Assets

₹65.0 L

Immovable Assets

₹1.20 Cr

Liabilities

₹0

Net Assets

₹1.85 Cr

Earlier affidavits

2019₹85.0 L

2009₹35.0 L

Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

Pending

Disposed

Convicted

Acquitted

1
Political Agitation Protest Case 12018Pending
Court — Chidambaram MP/MLA Court
2
Demonstration Disobedience Case 22020Pending
Court — Chennai Court

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

Total declared assets in each election affidavit on record.

Compared with peers

Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

₹1.85 Cr · 4 cases

Average of 39 Lok Sabha MPs in Tamil Nadu

₹36.45 Cr · 0.8 cases

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

Family

Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

Lok Sabha MP

Parents

Father

Late R. Tholkappiyan

Education

Doctorate

Ph.D. in Sociology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, 2018; M.A. Criminology, M.L., B.Sc. Chemistry, Presidency College

Income(2023 - 2024)

Total declared income

₹12.5 L

Self₹12.5 L

Declared income by year (5)

2023 - 2024₹12.5 L

2022 - 2023₹11.0 L

2021 - 2022₹9.5 L

2020 - 2021₹8.5 L

2019 - 2020₹7.8 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan represent?

Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan is a Lok Sabha MP representing Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and belongs to Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi.

What are the declared assets of Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan?

Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan declared total assets of ₹1.85 Cr in the 2024 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan have?

Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan declared 4 criminal cases in the election affidavit (4 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.