MLA
V. Sampath Kumar
Minister for Backward Classes Welfare · Backward Classes Welfare · Most Backward Classes Welfare and De-notified Communities Welfare · Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore North Constituency · Tamil Nadu
TVKMember, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
- State: Tamil Nadu
- Position: MLA
- Party: TVK
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Self employed.Owner-Sri Kamathenu Diary,14/51,Rajiv gandhi road,Ganapathy,Coimbatore-641006
- Education: Post Graduate
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V. Sampath Kumar is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Coimbatore North in Tamil Nadu, from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He won the seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election with 92,500 votes. He currently serves as Minister for Backward Classes Welfare in the Tamil Nadu government. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is V. Sampath Kumar?
V. Sampath Kumar represents the Coimbatore North 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
V. Sampath Kumar is currently Minister for Backward Classes Welfare – Backward Classes Welfare, Most Backward Classes Welfare and De-notified Communities Welfare 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.
V. Sampath Kumar's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2026 election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 3,44,04,616 (about Rs 3.4 crore)
- Total liabilities: Rs 20,59,686 (about Rs 20.6 lakh)
- Criminal cases declared: 2
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Position
- MLA
- Party
- TVK
- Gender
- Male
- Profession
- Self employed.Owner-Sri Kamathenu Diary,14/51,Rajiv gandhi road,Ganapathy,Coimbatore-641006
- Education
- Post Graduate
- Membership
- Sitting
2026
Election result
- Votes
- 92,500
- Vote share
- 41.09%
- Margin
- 21,992
- Runner-up
- Durai. Senthamil Selvan B.e (DMK), 70,508 votes (2026)
- Assets declared
- Rs 3,44,04,616 (as declared in 2026 affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 20,59,686 (as declared in 2026 affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 2 (as declared in 2026 affidavit)
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Who is the MLA of Coimbatore North?
V. Sampath Kumar is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Coimbatore North in Tamil Nadu, from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He won the seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election with 92,500 votes. He currently serves as Minister for Backward Classes Welfare in the Tamil Nadu government.
Which party does V. Sampath Kumar belong to?
He belongs to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Is V. Sampath Kumar a minister?
Yes. V. Sampath Kumar is Minister for Backward Classes Welfare – Backward Classes Welfare, Most Backward Classes Welfare and De-notified Communities Welfare in the Government of Tamil Nadu, as per the official council of ministers list.
How many votes did V. Sampath Kumar get in 2026?
He received 92,500 votes (41.09% of valid votes) and won by 21,992 votes over Durai. Senthamil Selvan B.e (DMK), per ECI.
What is V. Sampath Kumar's educational qualification?
Post Graduate – M.B.A. Distance Learning Annamalai University In 2006, as declared in the 2026 affidavit.
What assets has V. Sampath Kumar declared?
In his 2026 election affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 3,44,04,616 (about Rs 3.4 crore) and liabilities of Rs 20,59,686 (about Rs 20.6 lakh).
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Timeline
Political career
Elected MLA from Coimbatore North, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly general election – TVK, 92,500 votes (41.09%), margin 21,992 over Durai. Senthamil Selvan B.e (DMK) ECI
Current (as of Oct 2026): Minister for Backward Classes Welfare – Backward Classes Welfare, Most Backward Classes Welfare and De-notified Communities Welfare
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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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