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IUML · MLA Papanasam · AC 172இந்திய யூனியன் முஸ்லிம் லீக் · சட்டமன்ற உறுப்பினர் Papanasam · தொகுதி எண் 172
⚖️ Cabinet Minister — Minorities Welfare & Waqf

A M Shahjahan

A M Shahjahan won Papanasam (AC 172) in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election as the IUML candidate, polling 69,300 votes and winning by a margin of 1,065. Currently serving as Cabinet Minister — Minorities Welfare & Wakf Board.

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IUML
MLA · Papanasam
Age
57 yrs (ECI affidavit, 2026)
Constituency
Papanasam · AC 172
District
Thanjavur
Party
Indian Union Muslim League
Portfolio
Minorities Welfare and Waqf Board
Profession
Social Service, Secretary - Assalam Charitable Trust, Company Secretary - Assalam College of Engineering & Technology
2026 Result
Won by 1,065 votes
Education
Graduate
⚠️ 2 Case(s)IUML — Indian Union Muslim LeagueIUML — இந்திய யூனியன் முஸ்லிம் லீக்💰 Crorepati🏛️ Cabinet Minister
69,3002026 Votesin the assembly election
1,065Marginvotes ahead of runner-up
PapanasamConstituencyAC 172 · Thanjavur
IUMLPartyIndian Union Muslim League
57 yrsAgeas of 2026
₹5.54 CrDeclared AssetsECI affidavit, 2026
2Criminal Casesdeclared in affidavit

At a glance

2026 Votes2026 வாக்குகள்
69,300
in the assembly election
Marginவெற்றி இடைவெளி
1,065
votes ahead of runner-up
Constituencyதொகுதி
Papanasam
AC 172 · Thanjavur
Partyகட்சி
IUML
Indian Union Muslim League
Ageவயது
57 yrs
as of 2026
Declared Assetsஅறிவித்த சொத்துகள்
₹5.54 Cr
ECI affidavit, 2026
Criminal Casesவழக்குகள்
2 pending
declared in affidavit
Liabilitiesபொறுப்புகள்
₹60.0 L
ECI affidavit

ECI Affidavit (2026)

📄 View full ECI affidavit on MyNeta.info

2 pending criminal case(s) declared. Total assets: ₹5.54 Cr.

⚠️ 2 pending case(s) — 2 pending case(s) declared in ECI affidavit. Presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Total declared assets₹5.54 Cr
Source: Election Commission of India affidavit, 2026 — ADR India / myneta.info View ECI result →

Education & Profession

2 pending criminal case(s) declared. Total assets: ₹5.54 Cr.

⚠️ 2 pending criminal case(s) declared. Presumed innocent until proven guilty per Indian law.
2
Pending Cases
₹5.54 Cr
Declared Assets
₹0
Liabilities

Assets Breakdown

Movable Assets₹2.28 Cr
Immovable Assets₹3.26 Cr
Total Assets₹5.54 Cr

Liabilities

Total Liabilities₹0
Net Assets

Pending Cases — FIR Details

2 cases declared in ECI affidavit — BNS sections
ItemValue
Total declared assets₹5.54 Cr
Movable₹2.28 Cr
Immovable₹3.26 Cr
Liabilities₹0
Source: ECI affidavit 2026 — ADR India / MyNeta.info. Self-declared by candidate.

How the 2026 Papanasam vote went

A M Shahjahan polled 69,300 votes, winning Papanasam by a margin of 1,065 votes.

#CandidatePartyVotes
1 A M Shahjahan IUML 69,300
→ View full results with all candidates on ECI

Path to the Assembly

Pre-2026
Background in Social Service, Secretary - Assalam Charitable Trust, Company Secretary - Assalam College of Engineering & Technology.
2025–2026
Selected as IUML candidate for Papanasam (AC #172) for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
23 Apr 2026
Elected from Papanasam on the IUML ticket — 69,300 votes, winning by 1,065 votes in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
11 May 2026
Sworn in as MLA in the inaugural session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
May 2026
Inducted into the Tamil Nadu State Cabinet as Cabinet MinisterMinorities Welfare & Wakf Board.

Other MLAs — Thanjavur District

#NamePartyAssets
1Govi ChezhiaanDMKThiruvidaimarudur
2VinothTVKKumbakonam
3Durai ChandrasekaranDMKThiruvaiyaru
4R VijaysaravananTVKThanjavur
5R VaithilingamDMKOrathanadu
6Annadurai KDMKPattukkottai

FAQ — A M Shahjahan

Who is A M Shahjahan?

A M Shahjahan is the elected MLA representing Papanasam constituency (AC #172) in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. A Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) member, A won the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election with 69,300 votes and a win margin of 1,065 votes. Serving as Cabinet Minister with portfolio: Minorities Welfare & Wakf Board.

What party does A belong to, and what is their position?

A is a member of Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). As Cabinet Minister, A holds the Minorities Welfare & Wakf Board portfolio in the Tamil Nadu State Cabinet.

What are A's declared assets and criminal cases?

Per the 2026 ECI affidavit: declared assets ₹5.54 Cr. Criminal cases: 2 pending case(s) declared in ECI affidavit. Source: Election Commission of India / ADR India / MyNeta.info.

How did A win the Papanasam constituency in 2026?

A M Shahjahan won Papanasam (AC #172) as the IUML candidate in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, polling 69,300 votes with a victory margin of 1,065 votes. Papanasam is in Thanjavur district.

Where can I verify A's election data?

All data is from official sources: ECI official result for Papanasam, the self-sworn ECI candidate affidavit (ADR India / MyNeta.info), and TNMla.in's verified database. Data verified May 2026.

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