Thiru Duraimurugan

Thiru Durai Murugan is a seasoned Indian politician who hails from Tamil Nadu and is a senior member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party. He has been an MLA a remarkable ten times, is currently the minister for Water Resources in the Tamil Nadu government, and has been given the Law portfolio after a cabinet reshuffle in 2025.

As General Secretary of the DMK, he is a major player in the politics of the state with a solid background of legislative and administrative experience, having served for more than 50 years as of 2025.

By Rashmi | Monday, January 19, 2026, 03:08:33 PM [IST]

Thiru Duraimurugan Biography

Thiru Durai Murugan, was born on 1 July 1938 in Gudiyatham, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, is the son of Duraisamy and Thavasi Ammal. Being an advocate, he has M.A. and B.L. degrees and then after that, he entered into full-time politics.

Initially, he got elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 1971 and thereafter had the privilege of getting re-elected ten times, thus becoming one of the longest-serving legislators in the history of the state assembly. His winning elections consistently has been proving his immense grassroots support and organisational strength.

Over the years, Murugan occupied important ministerial posts in DMK governments, Public Works and Law being the most significant ones in the earlier administrations. After the DMK win in elections 2021 he was given the responsibility of Minister for Water Resources (Irrigation projects), legislative affairs, and related departments.

In May 2025, the cabinet led by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin decided to give him the Law portfolio besides his current duties thus confirming his status as a senior cabinet minister with wide governance capabilities.

Besides ministerial responsibilities, since 2020 he has been the General Secretary of the DMK and is viewed as a trusted friend of both M. Karunanidhi and M. K. Stalin. His son, Kathir Anand is a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Vellore that keeps the political profile of the family alive.

On the contrary, Murugan has also been in the limelight due to a legal case - the case of disproportionate assets that was associated with his time as Public Works Minister was reopened in 2025 when the Madras High Court ordered framing charges against him.

Durai Murugan is still a senior DMK leader and cabinet minister, and he is going to keep playing active roles in state governance, legislative affairs, and party organization in 2025.

Thiru Duraimurugan Personal Life

Full Name	Thiru Duraimurugan
Date of Birth	01 Jul 1938 (Age 87)
Place of Birth	Katpadi, Tamil Nadu
Party Name	Dravida Munetra Kazhagam
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	Duraisamy
Mother's Name	Thavasi Ammal
Spouse's Name	Santha Kumari
Spouse's Profession	Advocate
Children	1 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	NIL

Thiru Duraimurugan Net Worth

Net Worth

₹30.81 CRORE

ASSETS

₹30.81 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Thiru Duraimurugan

Thiru Duraimurugan holds a Master of Arts from Utkal University Bhubaneswar in 1971 and a Bachelor of Law degree from Law College University of Madras in 1969.

Interesting Facts about Thiru Duraimurugan

He can lighten the mood, even during heated debates in assembly, with humorous remarks, gestures, and facial expressions.
3. His well-wisher was former Tamil Nadu chief minister MGR because he was his local guardian in Madras and bore the expenses of six years of his education (second and third year of BA, two years of Law College, and two years of MA).

Political Timeline of Thiru Duraimurugan

2025: Continues as Minister for Water Resources & Law and DMK General Secretary.
2025: Assumed Law portfolio in state cabinet reshuffle.
2021: Durai Murugan was elected as MLA from the Katpadi constituency for the record 6th time back to back. He was appointed the cabinet minister of Water Resources in the DMK government led by MK Stalin.
2016: He was again elected MLA from Katpadi constituency on a DMK ticket.
2011: Durai Murugan contested from the Katpadi constituency as a DMK candidate and registered a victory over Appu SRK of AIADMK.
2009: He was in power of the Public Works Department portfolio on 13 July 2009
2006: He was elected as MLA from Katpadi of Tamil Nadu state as a member of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. After the 2006 Assembly elections, he was appointed Minister for Public Works in the Government of Tamil Nadu.
1989: Murugan again tried his luck from his prior constituency, 'Katpadi', and won the Assembly elections. But his luck was not in his favour of him in 1991 and then lost the Assembly elections from the same constituency.
1980: He was re-elected as MLA from the Ranipet constituency, but later in 1984, he lost this seat.
1977: He again won the Assembly elections, but this time from Ranipet.
1971: Duraimurugan was first elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Katpadi in 1971.
May 2025: Assumed Law portfolio in state cabinet reshuffle.

Thiru Duraimurugan Early Life

1954: In 1954, inspired by CN Annadurai's Speech and Politics, he became a member of DMK at the age of 16.

Thiru Duraimurugan Achievements

1. In 1971, Durai Murugan was first elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly and has been elected six times since.
2. He has marked his fifth consecutive victory in the 2016 Election.

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