Eswaran E R

E.R. Eswaran, 64, is the General Secretary of Kongunadu Makkal Desia Katchi (KMDK) and current MLA from Tiruchengode constituency since 2021. Born on June 30, 1961, in Kokarayanpettai near Tiruchengode, he studied Mechanical Engineering and built business interests in construction, infrastructure, and agriculture in Chennai with international connections. Though listed as a DMK candidate in official records, he actually leads KMDK which allied with DMK for the 2021 elections, representing the Kongu region's political interests. Eswaran's political journey began with Kongunadu Munnetra Kazhagam (KMK) before he co-founded KMDK in 2013. He first contested in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections from Coimbatore under KMDK, finishing third. After losing from Sulur in 2011, he finally achieved electoral success in 2021, winning Tiruchengode with 81,688 votes (44.23%) against AIADMK's Pon. Saraswathi, though by a razor-thin margin of just 2,862 votes. His victory was part of the DMK alliance's sweep of Tamil Nadu that year. Financially, Eswaran declares assets worth Rs. 47.91 crore with the primary profession listed as 'Export of Readymade Garments,' though web sources indicate broader business involvement in construction and infrastructure. His assets grew from Rs. 40.94 crore in 2021 to current levels, while liabilities dramatically dropped from Rs. 17.08 crore to Rs. 2.85 crore. He has no criminal cases declared in his affidavit, and no specific personal controversies emerged in web searches. Voters should know that while Eswaran contests under DMK alliance, he represents KMDK's regional interests rather than being a DMK member. His narrow 2021 victory margin suggests a competitive constituency. As part of the ruling alliance, he operates within the broader context of corruption allegations facing the DMK government, including ongoing ED and DVAC investigations into cash-for-jobs and tender scams, though no cases directly implicate him personally. His business background and the significant reduction in declared liabilities warrant voter attention regarding transparency in asset declarations.