MLA
K. Jegadeshwari
Minister for Social Welfare & Women Empowerment · Social Welfare including Women Welfare · Orphanages and Correctional Administration and Beggar Homes and Social Reforms & Nutritious Meal Programme · Tamil Nadu
Rajapalayam Constituency · Tamil Nadu
TVKMember, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
- State: Tamil Nadu
- Position: MLA
- Party: TVK
- Gender: Female
- Profession: News Editor
- Education: Graduate
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K. Jegadeshwari is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Rajapalayam in Tamil Nadu, from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). She won the seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election with 65,548 votes. She currently serves as Minister for Social Welfare & Women Empowerment in the Tamil Nadu government. Check her verified record below and rate her performance on NetaSampark.
Who is K. Jegadeshwari?
K. Jegadeshwari represents the Rajapalayam Assembly constituency in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly as a member of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). She was elected in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election (results declared ).
Ministerial role
K. Jegadeshwari is currently Minister for Social Welfare & Women Empowerment – Social Welfare including Women Welfare, Orphanages and Correctional Administration and Beggar Homes and Social Reforms & Nutritious Meal Programme in the Government of Tamil Nadu, according to the official council of ministers list (Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 264 (G.O. Ms. No. 366, Public (Special.B), ) with name errata G.O. Ms. 455/456 (16 Jul 2026) and 526 (11 Aug 2026)). Portfolios can change; the official list is the authoritative source.
K. Jegadeshwari's assets and affidavit
As declared in her 2026 election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 19,01,821 (about Rs 19.0 lakh)
- Total liabilities: Rs 13,35,916 (about Rs 13.4 lakh)
- Criminal cases declared: 0
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Position
- MLA
- Party
- TVK
- Gender
- Female
- Profession
- News Editor
- Education
- Graduate
- Membership
- Sitting
2026
Election result
- Votes
- 65,548
- Vote share
- 35.96%
- Margin
- 10,605
- Runner-up
- Thangapandian. S (DMK), 54,943 votes (2026)
- Assets declared
- Rs 19,01,821 (as declared in 2026 affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 13,35,916 (as declared in 2026 affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 0 (as declared in 2026 affidavit)
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Who is the MLA of Rajapalayam?
K. Jegadeshwari is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Rajapalayam in Tamil Nadu, from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). She won the seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election with 65,548 votes. She currently serves as Minister for Social Welfare & Women Empowerment in the Tamil Nadu government.
Which party does K. Jegadeshwari belong to?
She belongs to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Is K. Jegadeshwari a minister?
Yes. K. Jegadeshwari is Minister for Social Welfare & Women Empowerment – Social Welfare including Women Welfare, Orphanages and Correctional Administration and Beggar Homes and Social Reforms & Nutritious Meal Programme in the Government of Tamil Nadu, as per the official council of ministers list.
How many votes did K. Jegadeshwari get in 2026?
She received 65,548 votes (35.96% of valid votes) and won by 10,605 votes over Thangapandian. S (DMK), per ECI.
What is K. Jegadeshwari's educational qualification?
Graduate – B.Sc. From Sree Ramalinga Academy Of Higher Education (Autonomous) in 2018, as declared in the 2026 affidavit.
What assets has K. Jegadeshwari declared?
In her 2026 election affidavit she declared total assets of Rs 19,01,821 (about Rs 19.0 lakh) and liabilities of Rs 13,35,916 (about Rs 13.4 lakh).
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Timeline
Political career
Elected MLA from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly general election – TVK, 65,548 votes (35.96%), margin 10,605 over Thangapandian. S (DMK) ECI
Current (as of Oct 2026): Minister for Social Welfare & Women Empowerment – Social Welfare including Women Welfare, Orphanages and Correctional Administration and Beggar Homes and Social Reforms & Nutritious Meal Programme
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Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.
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