MLA
R. Kumar
Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology & Digital Services · Artificial Intelligence · Information Technology and Digital Services · Tamil Nadu
Velachery Constituency · Tamil Nadu
TVKMember, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
- State: Tamil Nadu
- Position: MLA
- Party: TVK
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Business, Land Lord
- Education: Graduate Professional
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R. Kumar is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Velachery in Tamil Nadu, from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He won the seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election with 80,430 votes. He currently serves as Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology & Digital Services in the Tamil Nadu government. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is R. Kumar?
R. Kumar represents the Velachery Assembly constituency in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly as a member of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He was elected in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election (results declared ).
Ministerial role
R. Kumar is currently Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology & Digital Services – Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and Digital Services 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.
R. Kumar's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2026 election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 1,17,83,60,444 (about Rs 117.8 crore)
- Total liabilities: Rs 1,59,49,204 (about Rs 1.6 crore)
- 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
- Male
- Profession
- Business, Land Lord
- Education
- Graduate Professional
- Membership
- Sitting
2026
Election result
- Votes
- 80,430
- Vote share
- 43.84%
- Margin
- 33,305
- Runner-up
- Ashok. M.k (ADMK), 47,125 votes (2026)
- Assets declared
- Rs 1,17,83,60,444 (as declared in 2026 affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 1,59,49,204 (as declared in 2026 affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 0 (as declared in 2026 affidavit)
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Common questions
Who is the MLA of Velachery?
R. Kumar is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Velachery in Tamil Nadu, from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He won the seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election with 80,430 votes. He currently serves as Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology & Digital Services in the Tamil Nadu government.
Which party does R. Kumar belong to?
He belongs to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Is R. Kumar a minister?
Yes. R. Kumar is Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology & Digital Services – Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and Digital Services in the Government of Tamil Nadu, as per the official council of ministers list.
How many votes did R. Kumar get in 2026?
He received 80,430 votes (43.84% of valid votes) and won by 33,305 votes over Ashok. M.k (ADMK), per ECI.
What is R. Kumar's educational qualification?
Graduate Professional – Business Leadership Programme from IIM Bangalore in 2024, Bachelor of Engineering in CIvil, University of Madras in 1989., as declared in the 2026 affidavit.
What assets has R. Kumar declared?
In his 2026 election affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 1,17,83,60,444 (about Rs 117.8 crore) and liabilities of Rs 1,59,49,204 (about Rs 1.6 crore).
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Timeline
Political career
Elected MLA from Velachery, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly general election – TVK, 80,430 votes (43.84%), margin 33,305 over Ashok. M.k (ADMK) ECI
Current (as of Oct 2026): Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology & Digital Services – Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and Digital Services
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