
Age
76
Education
Post Graduate
Profession
Agriculture Politics & Social Service
Constituency
TIRUVANNAMALAI
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Ethirajilu
Spouse Profession
Agriculture
Current Representative — TIRUVANNAMALAI
E V Velu
DMK · Won in 2021
Income Tax raids were conducted at properties associated with E.V. Velu in Tiruvannamalai for five consecutive days in November 2023. While no specific charges have been publicly disclosed, such extensive raids by tax authorities typically indicate concerns about undisclosed income or assets. This warrants voter attention given his declared assets of ₹20.76 crores.
Total Assets
₹20.77 Cr
Movable Assets
₹3.37 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹17.40 Cr
Liabilities
₹0
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Political History
1984 - First elected to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Thandarambattu constituency as AIADMK candidate
1997 - Switched from AIADMK to DMK
2001 - Elected from Thandarambattu as DMK candidate
2006 - Re-elected from Thandarambattu; appointed Minister for Food and Civil Supplies under M. Karunanidhi (2006-2011)
2011 - Elected from Tiruvannamalai constituency for the first time
2016 - Re-elected from Tiruvannamalai
2021 - Won Tiruvannamalai with 137,876 votes, defeating nearest rival by 94,673 votes; appointed Minister for Public Works, Highways, and Minor Ports under M.K. Stalin
November 2023 - Income Tax raids conducted at associated properties for five consecutive days
March 2026 - Faced controversy over remarks about the term 'India', later clarified position
Achievements
• Six-time MLA with consistent electoral victories from Thandarambattu (1984, 2001, 2006) and Tiruvannamalai (2011, 2016, 2021)
• Secured commanding 2021 victory with over 94,000-vote margin, demonstrating strong grassroots support
• Served as Minister for Food and Civil Supplies (2006-2011) under M. Karunanidhi
• Currently oversees infrastructure and highway development as Minister for Public Works, Highways, and Minor Ports since 2021
• Contributed to implementation of DMK welfare schemes including Artist's Right to Life Allowance, Free Bus Travel Scheme, and Breakfast Scheme in his constituency
• Maintained strong organizational networking and effective opposition management in Tiruvannamalai
E.V. Velu enjoys strong grassroots support in Tiruvannamalai, winning by over 94,000 votes in 2021, with voters appreciating DMK's welfare schemes. However, he faces growing criticism over unresolved infrastructure issues like poor solid waste management near the temple town, and recent controversies including Income Tax raids and controversial statements about the term 'India' have raised concerns among some voters.