
Jayankondam constituency, at Serial no 347 in Part no 289
JAYANKONDAM ConstituencyAge
47
Education
Post Graduate
Profession
Agriculture, Educational and Social Works and Author and Managing Trustee of Charitable Trust
Constituency
JAYANKONDAM
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Political History
2000 - Appointed Union Secretary of DMK for T.Palur at age 23, beginning his political career
Guardian
Ganesan
Spouse Profession
Medical Profession (Doctor BDS) and Member and Managing Trustee of Charitable Trust(s)
Current Representative — JAYANKONDAM
KANNAN KA SO KA
DMK · Won in 2021
Total Assets
₹14.43 Cr
Movable Assets
₹4.66 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹9.77 Cr
Liabilities
₹1.12 Cr
1
Total Cases
Charges
Punishment for Being member of an unlawful assembly
Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
Disobedience to quarantine rule
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
2001 - Elected as Councillor representing Edanganni and Chindamani wards in Local Body elections
2006 - Won Local Body Election from Udayanatham ward
2006-2011 - Served as Chairman of T.Palur Panchayat Union
2021 - Won Jayankondam Assembly constituency with 99,529 votes (46.00%), defeating PMK's K. Balu who received 94,077 votes (43.48%)
Achievements
• Successfully served as Chairman of T.Palur Panchayat Union for a full five-year term (2006-2011), demonstrating local administrative experience
• Led community protests against the Kollidam River water transfer to Veeranam Lake project, earning local appreciation for championing water rights issues
• Won the 2021 Assembly election continuing his father's political legacy in Jayankondam, maintaining DMK's presence in the constituency
• Active participation in DMK-organized protests and election campaigns throughout his two-decade political career
Kannan is viewed as continuing his father's political legacy in Jayankondam, with recognition for grassroots activism including protests over water rights. However, he operates within a broader DMK context facing criticism over unfulfilled poll promises and governance challenges in Tamil Nadu.