Moorthi. P

P. Moorthy, 56, is a politician with an unusual electoral trajectory that raises significant questions about the current affidavit. He began his political career as an independent candidate from Pappireddipatti constituency in 2011, receiving only 1,270 votes (0.75%) and losing decisively to AIADMK's P. Palaniappan. However, after joining the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), his fortunes changed dramatically. He successfully contested from Madurai East constituency in 2016 and 2021, winning both times with 108,569 votes (50.62%), defeating AIADMK's P. Pandi by comfortable margins. His political rise culminated in his appointment as Tamil Nadu's Minister of Commercial Taxes, Registration and Stamp Law in the current DMK government. The current affidavit presents concerning discrepancies. While declaring his profession as 'Agriculture' with total assets of only Rs. 3.41 lakhs and zero immovable property, web sources confirm he is a sitting cabinet minister and two-term MLA. This stark contrast between declared financial status and known political position raises serious questions about disclosure completeness. For a minister handling the state's commercial tax portfolio, such minimal declared assets appear inconsistent with the role's responsibilities and typical earnings. Moorthy's decision to contest again from Pappireddipatti as an independent candidate in 2021 (while simultaneously being a DMK MLA from Madurai East) is puzzling and lost by a margin of 36,943 votes. His educational qualification is declared as 5th Pass. No controversies, criminal cases, or corruption allegations have been found in available sources, and the cases mentioned in search results involve different individuals with similar names. Voters should note the significant inconsistencies between the affidavit declarations and verified information about his current ministerial position. The minimal declared assets and profession listed as 'Agriculture' do not align with his status as a sitting cabinet minister in Tamil Nadu, warranting careful scrutiny of the filing's accuracy and completeness.