
Salem (West) constituency, at Serial no 290 in Part no 166
SALEM (WEST) ConstituencyAge
54
Education
Graduate
Profession
Business & Agriculture
Affidavit declares profession as 'Business & Agriculture' but web sources consistently identify him as a full-time politician and current MLA (elected 2021) serving as PMK's Salem district secretary. No business ventures or agricultural activities are mentioned in public records, suggesting possible undisclosed income sources or outdated profession declaration.
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Political History
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Ramadas
Spouse Profession
Business
Current Representative — SALEM (WEST)
Sakthivel A B
AIADMK · Won in 2021
Total Assets
₹7.53 Cr
Movable Assets
₹3.90 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹3.64 Cr
Liabilities
₹96.64 L
Affidavit declares 7 criminal cases involving serious charges including rioting with deadly weapons (IPC 148), voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons (IPC 118/324), and wrongful restraint. While web search found no undisclosed additional cases, the declared charges involve violence-related offenses that voters should be aware of. The charges span from older IPC sections and newer Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions, indicating both historical and recent legal issues.
7
Total Cases
Charges
Punishment for Rioting)
Rioting, armed with a deadly weapon.)
Mischief causing loss or damage to the amount of twenty thousand rupees but less than 2 lakh rupees.)
Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means.)
If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc.)
Punishment for Being member of an unlawful assembly
Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
Punishment for wrongful restraint
Punishment for Rioting
Rioting, armed with deadly weapon
Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees
Wrongfully restraining any person.)
Being member of an unlawful assembly.)
Abetment of any offence, if the act abetted is committed in consequence, and where no express provision is made for its punishment.
Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt)
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Started political career as grassroots cadre in Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK)
2016 - Contested Salem West constituency, finished third place with 29,982 votes (14.81% vote share)
2021 - Won Salem West seat with 105,483 votes (49.07%), defeating DMK by 21,499 votes margin
2021-Present - Serving as MLA for Salem West constituency
Current - Holds position of Salem district secretary for PMK
March 2026 - Publicly criticized PMK alliance with AIPTMMK, announced intention to contest 2026 elections
2026 - Contesting from Salem West under Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam (AJPK) banner
Achievements
• Pioneered India's first mobile MLA office concept, meeting constituents at their own locations to address grievances and improve accessibility
• Launched dedicated constituency website to enhance communication with voters and modernize constituent services
• Won 2021 Salem West election with strong mandate of 49.07% vote share, overcoming third-place finish from 2016
• Recognized for strong grassroots connectivity and local issue resolution as Salem district secretary
Public perception is largely positive, highlighting Arul Ramadas as an innovative MLA who pioneered India's first mobile MLA office and introduced a constituency website. He's credited with strong grassroots connectivity and accessibility. However, recent internal party tensions over alliance decisions have created some political uncertainty ahead of 2026 elections.