
185 Tiruppathur constituency, at Serial no 509 in Part no 135
TIRUPPATHUR ConstituencyAge
66
Education
Graduate
Profession
Gokul Bankers, Aqua Farms , Dairy Farms
Constituency
TIRUPPATHUR
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Guardian
AL . Karuthan
Spouse Profession
Gokul Blue Metals
Current Representative — TIRUPPATHUR
Kr.Periyakaruppan
DMK · Won in 2021
In 2012, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted raids at multiple properties belonging to Periakaruppan and registered a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly accumulating assets disproportionate to known income sources during his tenure as Minister (2006-2010). The case focused on properties across 11 locations including residences and farmhouses. Current declared assets of ₹27 crore include significant movable assets (₹21 crore+) that warrant scrutiny given this historical investigation.
Total Assets
₹27.00 Cr
Movable Assets
₹21.23 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹5.77 Cr
Liabilities
₹6.57 Cr
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Political History
1981 - Joined DMK
1989 - Became DMK district representative
1993 - Appointed to DMK general council
1998 - Became DMK district secretary, a position he continues to hold
2006 - Won first election from Tiruppattur constituency with 44.85% vote share; appointed Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and Minister for Slum Clearance
2011 - Re-elected from Tiruppattur with 48.25% votes in a close contest (opponent got 47.34%)
2012 - DVAC raided 11 properties and registered disproportionate assets case under Prevention of Corruption Act
2016 - Won third consecutive term with significantly increased margin of 55.72% (opponent got 34.58%)
2021 - Won fourth consecutive term with 49.39% votes; appointed Minister for Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation (May 2021)
2022 - Portfolio changed to Minister for Co-operatives (December 14, 2022)
Achievements
• Won four consecutive elections from Tiruppattur constituency (2006, 2011, 2016, 2021), demonstrating sustained electoral support over 15+ years
• Held significant ministerial portfolios including Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (2006-2011), Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation (2021-2022), and currently Cooperation (since 2022)
• Rose steadily through DMK party ranks from district representative (1989) to district secretary (1998-present), showing strong party loyalty with no switches
• As Minister for Cooperation, focused on enhancing cooperative societies to support small farmers and local businesses in Tamil Nadu
Periakaruppan is viewed as a loyal DMK veteran with four consecutive electoral victories and significant ministerial experience. However, public sentiment is dampened by the 2012 disproportionate assets case, criticism over unfulfilled infrastructure promises in Tiruppattur, and broader allegations of DMK government corruption that keep him under scrutiny.