Eramakrishnan N

N. Eramakrishnan, 77, is a veteran DMK politician who has represented the Cumbum constituency in Tamil Nadu for over three decades. Born on July 30, 1949, in Cumbum, he holds a postgraduate degree and comes from an agricultural background. His political career spans 40 years with a complex party history—he started with the DMK, briefly switched to MDMK in 2006, and returned to the DMK fold in 2009. He has won five elections (1989, 2006, 2009 by-election, 2011, and 2021) and lost three (1984, 1991, and 2016), demonstrating both electoral resilience and the competitive nature of his constituency. His most notable controversy came in April 2012 when he was suspended from the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for 10 days, along with three other DMK MLAs, for disruptive conduct—staging a walkout and shouting slogans at the Speaker. His affidavit declares assets worth Rs. 15.11 crores with one pending criminal case involving charges related to unlawful assembly, obstruction in public ways, and wrongful restraint. Despite his long political tenure, he maintains a notably low public profile with no significant social media presence or recent media engagements. Eramakrishnan's electoral journey reflects both his staying power and the political volatility of Cumbum. His strongest performance came in the 2009 by-election where he secured a commanding 73.64% vote share, while his narrowest victory was in 2021 with 51.81%. His party switch to MDMK in 2006 and swift return to DMK in 2009 demonstrates the fluid nature of Dravidian politics. Voters should note that while he has a proven electoral track record, there is limited publicly available information about specific development work, legislative contributions, or constituency services during his multiple terms as MLA.