Affidavit declares profession as 'Agriculture' but web sources consistently identify him as a politician and former cabinet minister (Environment Minister 2016-2021). While he may have agricultural income/assets, his primary occupation for the past two decades has been politics, including a ministerial role with official salary. This discrepancy could indicate undisclosed political income or an outdated profession declaration.
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About the Candidate
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Kavandapadi Chinniagounder Karuppannan (K. C. Karuppannan), 69, is a three-term AIADMK MLA from Bhavani constituency in Erode district. Born in 1957 in Kavandapadi, Erode, he has been a long-standing member of the AIADMK and first entered the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 2001. His political career reached its peak when then-Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa appointed him as Minister for Environment and Pollution Control in May 2016, a position he held until May 2021. Despite declaring his profession as 'Agriculture' in his affidavit, his two-decade political career including five years as a cabinet minister suggests politics has been his primary occupation.
Karuppannan has a mixed electoral record: he won in 2001, lost in 2006 to PMK's R. V. Ramanathan, did not contest in 2011, then returned to win convincingly in both 2016 (with 85,748 votes and a margin of 25,687) and 2021 (with 100,915 votes and a margin of 22,523). His consistent victories in 2016 and 2021 demonstrate strong local support, with his 2021 vote share of 50.10% showing majority backing in a high-turnout election (84.40%). He has remained loyal to the AIADMK throughout his career with no reported party switches.
With declared assets of ₹23.8 crore (₹4.2 crore movable, ₹19.6 crore immovable) and minimal liabilities of ₹5.47 lakh, Karuppannan is among the wealthier MLAs in Tamil Nadu. He has a clean criminal record with zero cases declared in his affidavit, and web searches reveal no controversies, corruption allegations, or legal troubles as of April 2026. However, his public profile remains relatively low, with no significant social media presence or widely reported public statements. Voters should note the discrepancy between his declared agricultural profession and his documented 20-year political career including ministerial service, though this may reflect agricultural landholdings alongside political income.
K. C. Karuppannan is perceived as a humble, calm-headed leader who actively engages with constituents. He has consistently won Bhavani constituency with strong margins (22,523 votes in 2021). However, his low public profile and limited social media presence suggest engagement primarily occurs through traditional local channels rather than broader public discourse.
“Recognized as a humble and calm-headed leader who actively engages with his constituents and addresses their concerns”— Firstpost
“Won 2021 elections with 100,915 votes (50.10%), securing a margin of 22,523 votes over DMK candidate”— En
“Maintains a lower public profile with limited presence on major social media platforms and lack of widely reported public statements”— En
