At a glance
ECI Affidavit (2026)
2 pending criminal case(s) declared. Total assets: ₹1.75 Cr.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Total declared assets | ₹1.75 Cr |
Education & Profession
How the 2026 Kovilpatti vote went
Karunanithi K polled 61,600 votes, winning Kovilpatti by a margin of 843 votes.
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karunanithi K | DMK | 61,600 |
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Path to the Assembly
Other MLAs — Thoothukudi District
| # | Name | Party | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markandayan G V | DMK | Vilathikulam |
| 2 | Srinath | TVK | Thoothukkudi |
| 3 | Anitha R Radhakrishnan | DMK | Tiruchendur |
| 4 | Saravanan G | TVK | Srivaikuntam |
| 5 | P Mathanraja | TVK | Ottapidaram |
FAQ — Karunanithi K
Who is Karunanithi K?
Karunanithi K is the elected MLA representing Kovilpatti constituency (AC #218) in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. A Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) member, Karunanithi won the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election with 61,600 votes and a win margin of 843 votes.
What party does Karunanithi belong to, and what is their position?
Karunanithi is a member of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). In the 2026 Assembly elections, DMK fielded Karunanithi as its candidate for Kovilpatti (AC #218).
What are Karunanithi's declared assets and criminal cases?
Per the 2026 ECI affidavit: declared assets ₹1.75 Cr. Criminal cases: 2 pending case(s). Source: Election Commission of India / ADR India / MyNeta.info.
How did Karunanithi win the Kovilpatti constituency in 2026?
Karunanithi K won Kovilpatti (AC #218) as the DMK candidate in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, polling 61,600 votes with a victory margin of 843 votes. Kovilpatti is in Thoothukudi district.
Where can I verify Karunanithi's election data?
All data is from official sources: ECI official result for Kovilpatti, the self-sworn ECI candidate affidavit (ADR India / MyNeta.info), and TNMla.in's verified database. Data verified May 2026.