
Jayakondam constituency, at Serial no 747 in Part no 55
JAYANKONDAM ConstituencyAge
52
Education
12th Pass
Profession
Politician, Agriculturalist and Business Activities
Critical identity confusion: The affidavit shows Vaithilingam G. (age 52, 12th Pass) from PMK, but web search reveals R. Vaithilingam (age 71, born 1955) who was AIADMK minister, expelled in 2022, then joined DMK in 2026. These appear to be two different individuals. The web search candidate was never associated with PMK and never contested from Jayankondam constituency - his electoral base was Orathanad. Additionally, the web search candidate faces serious corruption charges involving ₹27.9 crore bribery from 2016 when he was Housing Minister, which are not reflected in the affidavit's single minor criminal case.
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Thiru Ganesan
Spouse Profession
Agriculturalist and Business Activities
Current Representative — JAYANKONDAM
KANNAN KA SO KA
DMK · Won in 2021
Significant discrepancy in declared assets. The affidavit shows ₹4.77 crore total assets, but web sources (MyNeta.info profile dated March 2026) report ₹2.3 crore in assets with liabilities of ₹78.27 lakh. This is a substantial difference that suggests either misidentification of the candidate or undisclosed asset variations. Without previous election data, it's impossible to verify growth patterns, but the conflicting figures between official and web data raise concerns about asset transparency.
Total Assets
₹4.77 Cr
Movable Assets
₹1.33 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹3.44 Cr
Liabilities
₹19.17 L
Major discrepancy between affidavit and web search findings. The affidavit declares only 1 case with minor charges (unlawful assembly, wrongful restraint, criminal trespass). However, web sources reveal serious corruption allegations: accused of accepting ₹27.9 crore bribe from Shriram Properties in 2016 when he was Housing Minister and CMDA Chairman. The Enforcement Directorate filed money laundering charges, and the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption filed corruption chargesheets against him and his sons. These serious economic offenses are completely absent from the affidavit declaration.
1
Total Cases
Charges
Being member of an unlawful assembly.)
Wrongfully restraining any person.)
Punishment for Criminal trespass.)
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Political History
2001 - Elected as MLA from Orathanad constituency on AIADMK ticket; served as Minister for Forest & Environment
2006 - Re-elected as MLA from Orathanad constituency; continued as Forest & Environment Minister until 2006
2011 - Elected for third consecutive term from Orathanad; appointed Minister for Housing & Urban Development (2011-2016)
2016 - Elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha in June; same year allegedly accepted ₹27.9 crore bribe from Shriram Properties
July 2022 - Expelled from AIADMK along with O. Panneerselvam for anti-party activities
2024 - ED raids conducted at locations linked to him in money laundering case
January 2026 - Joined DMK amid accusations of 'washing machine politics'
2026 - Contested Tamil Nadu Assembly election from Orathanad constituency as DMK candidate
Achievements
• Served as Minister for Forest & Environment in Tamil Nadu government (2001-2006)
• Held position of Minister for Housing & Urban Development (2011-2016)
• Elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha in June 2016, indicating strong political backing during AIADMK tenure
• Won three consecutive elections from Orathanad constituency (2001, 2006, 2011)
Public perception is overwhelmingly negative, dominated by serious corruption allegations involving ₹27.9 crore bribery charges and money laundering investigations. His party switches from AIADMK (after expulsion) to DMK have drawn accusations of 'washing machine politics.' There is virtually no positive coverage of development work or public service.