
25 , Myapore constituency, at Serial no 141 in Part no 263
ROYAPURAM ConstituencyAI-generated content based on web sources. Verify independently before making decisions.
Guardian
Thiru. K. Durairaj
Spouse Profession
Business
Current Representative — ROYAPURAM
MURTHY.R.IDREAM
DMK · Won in 2021
Total Assets
₹5.33 Cr
Movable Assets
₹4.69 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹64.00 L
Liabilities
₹32.34 L
Affidavit declares 2 criminal cases with serious charges including attempt to murder (IPC 307), rioting with deadly weapons (IPC 148), wrongful confinement (IPC 342), and electoral offenses (IPC 171C). These are serious charges that include violent crimes and electoral malpractice. While web search didn't reveal additional undisclosed cases, the declared charges themselves are of grave nature and voters should be aware of them.
2
Total Cases
3
Serious IPC
Charges
Undue influence at elections
Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means
Attempt to murder
Punishment for Rioting
Rioting, armed with deadly weapon
Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot-if rioting be committed-if not committed
Punishment for wrongful Confinement
Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation
Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt
Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object
Wrongfully restraining any person.)
Committing public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for.
Being member of an unlawful assembly.)
Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Political History
1991 - Won Royapuram Assembly seat against DMK's R. Mathivanan with 59.04% vote share; served as Minister for Fisheries, Forest and Backward Classes (1991-1996)
1996 - Lost Royapuram to DMK's R. Mathivanan with only 35.37% vote share
2001 - Reclaimed Royapuram seat defeating DMK's K. Nargunan with 56.76% vote; became Minister of Law, Information Technology & Electricity (2001-2006)
2006 - Won Royapuram against DMK's S.P. Sarkunapandian with 53.26% vote share; continued as Minister
2011 - Won Royapuram against INC's R. Manohar with 57.89% vote; appointed Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (May 2011)
2012 - Resigned as Speaker on September 29, 2012
2016 - Won Royapuram against INC's S.P. Sarkunapandian with 45.21% vote; appointed Minister for Fisheries and Administration Reforms
2017 - Served as Minister of Finance for Tamil Nadu
2020 - Appointed to AIADMK's 11-member Steering Committee as Organizing Secretary in October
2021 - Lost Royapuram to DMK's Idream R. Murthy by over 27,000 votes, securing only 30.46% vote share; blamed BJP alliance for defeat
2026 - Contesting from Royapuram again with AIADMK-BJP alliance despite previous criticism
Achievements
• Served as Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from May 2011 to September 2012, one of the highest constitutional positions in the state
• Won Royapuram constituency five times (1991, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016), establishing it as an AIADMK stronghold for over two decades
• Held multiple significant ministerial portfolios including Finance Minister (2017), Minister for Law, IT & Electricity (2001-2006), and Minister for Fisheries (1991-1996, 2016-2021)
• Known for personal engagement with constituents, particularly in fishing communities, with documented instances of providing financial support during personal crises
D. Jayakumar is seen as a veteran politician with strong personal connections in Royapuram, particularly among fishing communities, but faces criticism after losing his stronghold seat in 2021. His campaign emphasizes local goodwill and continuity, though he controversially blamed the BJP alliance for his defeat while now contesting with the same alliance.