
Krishnagiri constituency, at Serial no 576 in Part no 215
KRISHNAGIRI ConstituencyAI-generated content based on web sources. Verify independently before making decisions.
Political History
1990 - Married Veerappan and lived in forests; arrested multiple times for aiding his criminal activities
Guardian
Veerappan
Spouse Profession
N/A
Current Representative — KRISHNAGIRI
Ashokkumar.K
ADMK · Won in 2021
Total Assets
₹18.33 L
Movable Assets
₹32.6 K
Immovable Assets
₹18.00 L
Liabilities
₹0
Web search reveals Muthulakshmi was arrested multiple times for aiding Veerappan's criminal activities including charges related to murder, kidnapping, and smuggling, though she was largely acquitted. The affidavit only declares one case with charges under IPC 324, 147, 323, and 447 (rioting, hurt, trespass). The historical serious charges are not reflected in the current criminal record declaration.
1
Total Cases
1
Serious IPC
Charges
Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means
Punishment for Rioting
Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt
Punishment for criminal trespass
2004 - Veerappan killed in police encounter; Muthulakshmi transitions out of forest life
2006 - Unsuccessfully contested Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as independent candidate from Pennagaram
2024 - Daughter Vidhyarani contested Lok Sabha elections from Krishnagiri on NTK ticket, secured over one lakh votes
2026 - Contesting Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Krishnagiri on TVK ticket
Achievements
• Successfully transitioned from life in hiding to mainstream electoral politics after Veerappan's death in 2004
• Her daughter Vidhyarani secured over one lakh votes in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, demonstrating the family's emerging electoral presence in Krishnagiri region
• Opinion polls predict potential victory in 2026 Assembly elections as part of TVK's projected 8-10 seat tally
Public perception is highly polarized around Muthulakshmi's association with the notorious bandit Veerappan. While her family's entry into politics has generated significant media attention and curiosity, with her daughter securing over one lakh votes in 2024, there remains deep skepticism given her past arrests for aiding Veerappan's criminal activities. The family aims to redefine Veerappan's legacy in Tamil Nadu politics.