Ashokkumar. N

N. Ashokkumar, 68, is a three-time electoral contestant and current MLA representing Peravurani constituency in Thanjavur District for the DMK. Born on April 15, 1957, in Veeraiyankottai Village, he joined the DMK in 1975 at age 18 and has maintained party loyalty for nearly five decades. With only a 10th standard education, he built his career through grassroots politics and community service, serving as Town Chairman of Peravurani after winning elections in both 2006 and 2011 before ascending to state assembly. Ashokkumar's political journey reflects both persistence and setbacks. After serving successfully as local chairman, he contested the 2016 Assembly elections from Peravurani but lost. His political comeback materialized in 2021 when he won the seat, securing his current term as MLA (2021-2026). Beyond electoral politics, he has demonstrated sustained commitment to social causes, serving as President of the Peravurani Red Cross Association for over 30 years and leading the local Commerce body for more than a decade. In 1985, he co-founded Muvendar Matriculation Higher Secondary School, addressing the need for affordable English-medium education in the area. His business interests include Hotel Urani Restaurant & NPS Lodge, operational since 1984, and coconut farming operations, though his affidavit lists his profession simply as 'Agriculture, Social Work.' He declares assets worth Rs. 4.84 crores with liabilities of Rs. 2.12 crores. Married to A. Parimala, he has two children, Karki Ashokkumar and Keerthi Ashokkumar. His family has political connections through his in-laws, related to former DMK MLA Misa Krishnamoorthi. Voters should note that while Ashokkumar has a clean criminal record with zero cases and demonstrates long-term community engagement, recent media coverage of specific development work in his constituency is limited. His 2021 victory suggests local confidence, but documentation of his current legislative performance and fulfillment of electoral promises remains sparse in public domain. His business ownership, while legitimate, represents income sources not prominently featured in his professional declaration.