
Age
59
Education
Graduate Professional
Profession
Salary of Member of Legislative
Constituency
PERAMBUR
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Guardian
M. Rajamannar
Spouse Profession
Owner of SS Costruction
Current Representative — PERAMBUR
SHEKAR. R.D
DMK · Won in 2021
Total Assets
₹6.50 Cr
Movable Assets
₹1.64 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹4.86 Cr
Liabilities
₹2.95 Cr
10
Total Cases
Charges
Punishment for Being member of an unlawful assembly
Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant
Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter.
Being member of an unlawful assembly.)
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Political History
1988 - Joined DMK and began active political career
2011-2014 - Served as District In-Charge for North Chennai within DMK
2015 - Appointed Deputy Secretary of DMK Youth Wing
2019 - Won Perambur by-election with 56.32% votes (106,394 votes) against AIADMK's RS Raajesh
2021 - Re-elected from Perambur with 52.93% votes (105,267 votes), defeating AIADMK's NR Dhanapalan by 54,976 votes
2026 - Contesting again from Perambur, facing competition from TVK's Vijay, PMK's M. Thilakabama, and others
Achievements
• Won the 2019 Perambur by-election with a commanding 56.32% vote share, establishing DMK's strong presence in the constituency
• Successfully retained Perambur seat in 2021 assembly elections with a margin of 54,976 votes against AIADMK candidate
• Served in various organizational roles within DMK for over 30 years, demonstrating party loyalty and grassroots connections
• Represented constituency during implementation of DMK government's welfare schemes that voters acknowledge positively
RD Shekar is viewed as a seasoned DMK politician with strong grassroots connections, and voters appreciate welfare schemes under the DMK government. However, there is visible voter discontent regarding local issues like women's safety, drug menace, crime rates, and livelihood concerns in Perambur, with some viewing actor Vijay's entry as an opportunity for change.