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Tiruchi Siva

Rajya Sabha MP
Tamil Nadu Since 2026
Father's Name
R. Natesan
Profession
Orator and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
Gender
Male
Age
72 years (b. ~1954)

Tiruchi Siva is a Rajya Sabha MP belonging to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Tamil Nadu. He is 72 years old and has declared M.A. English Literature as his highest education. In the 2026 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹7.75 Cr with liabilities of ₹1.09 Cr, compared with ₹4.98 Cr in 2020. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 6 elections contested, 1 won.

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

Age
72
Years
Education
M.A. English Literature
Periyar EVR College, Trichy, 1978; B.L., Trichy Law College, 1999
Net Assets (2026)
₹6.66 Cr
2026 Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
0
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Attendance (Avg.)
75%
Across 2 sessions
Questions Asked
900
In Parliament
Debates
586
In Parliament

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1976
    Imprisoned under Maintenance of Internal Security Act during Emergency
  2. 1978
    Organizer, DMK District Student Wing
  3. 1982
    Deputy Secretary, DMK Youth Wing
  4. 1992
    Secretary, DMK Youth Wing
  5. 1996
    Member of Lok Sabha· Pudukkottai
  6. 2000
    Member of Rajya Sabha
  7. 2007
    Member of Rajya Sabha
  8. 2014
    Member of Rajya Sabha
  9. 2020
    Member of Rajya Sabha
  10. 2026
    Member of Rajya SabhaCurrent

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
1996Lok SabhaPudukkottaiDMKWon——
2000Rajya Sabha—DMKElected——
2007Rajya Sabha—DMKElected——
2014Rajya Sabha—DMKElected——
2020Rajya Sabha—DMKElected——
2026Rajya Sabha—DMKElected——

Parliamentary Performance

75%
Average Attendance
900
Questions Asked
586
Debates Participated
—
Private Members Bills
Committees (0)

No committee memberships on record.

Attendance by session (2)
Monsoon Session 202695
Budget Session 202655

Financial Profile(2026)

₹7.75 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹4.84 Cr62%
  • Movable Assets₹2.91 Cr38%
  • Liabilities₹1.09 Cr14%
Movable Assets
₹2.91 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹4.84 Cr
Liabilities
₹1.09 Cr
Net Assets
₹6.66 Cr
Earlier affidavits
2020₹4.98 Cr

Source: 2026 Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

0
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted

No criminal cases declared in the most recent affidavit.

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2026 Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.

Compared with peers
Tiruchi Siva
₹7.75 Cr · 0 cases
Average of 16 Rajya Sabha MPs in Tamil Nadu
₹43.94 Cr · 1.7 cases
Average of 7 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Rajya Sabha MPs
₹12.99 Cr · 1.6 cases

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

Family

No family details on record.

Education

M.A. English Literature
Periyar EVR College, Trichy, 1978; B.L., Trichy Law College, 1999

Income(2024-25)

Total declared income
₹30.8 L
Self₹30.8 L
Declared income by year (5)
2024-25₹30.8 L
2023-24₹30.4 L
2022-23₹17.1 L
2021-22₹23.3 L
2020-21₹17.3 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Tiruchi Siva represent?

Tiruchi Siva is a Rajya Sabha MP representing Tamil Nadu and belongs to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

What are the declared assets of Tiruchi Siva?

Tiruchi Siva declared total assets of ₹7.75 Cr and liabilities of ₹1.09 Cr in the 2026 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Tiruchi Siva have?

Tiruchi Siva declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.

What is the educational qualification of Tiruchi Siva?

Tiruchi Siva declared M.A. English Literature as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Tiruchi Siva?

Tiruchi Siva is 72 years old as per the records on file.

What was Tiruchi Siva's most recent election result?

Tiruchi Siva elected the 2026 Rajya Sabha election with a 0% vote share.

Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2026 Rajya Sabha Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2026 Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.