K. P. Anbazhagan

K. P. Anbazhagan is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu and a senior leader of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He has been actively involved in legislative affairs and governance, holding key ministerial responsibilities in the state government.

Known for his role in higher education administration, he has contributed to policy implementation and public service delivery in Tamil Nadu.

As of 2026, his victory from Palacodu on the AIADMK ticket with 102,807 votes and a margin of 39,042 gave the party a commanding win in the Dharmapuri region.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 03:41:48 PM [IST]

K. P. Anbazhagan Biography

K. P. Anbazhagan is a senior political leader from Tamil Nadu associated with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He has been actively involved in electoral politics for several decades, building a strong political base in the Dharmapuri region through sustained public engagement and party work.

He has been elected multiple times as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, representing the Palacodu Assembly constituency, and has maintained a consistent presence in state politics through legislative participation and public outreach.

Over his career, he has held ministerial portfolios, including responsibilities related to higher education, contributing to governance and policy implementation in Tamil Nadu.

His political role reflects continued involvement in governance, party leadership, and constituency-level development initiatives across the region.

In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, he contested from Palacodu as the AIADMK candidate and secured 102,807 votes. He defeated his nearest rival by 39,042 votes, delivering a dominant result and returning to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

K. P. Anbazhagan Personal Life

Full Name	K. P. Anbazhagan
Date of Birth	30 Apr 1958 (Age 68)
Place of Birth	Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
Party Name	All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Education	12th Pass
Father's Name	K. T. PACHIAPPAN
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	Mallika
Spouse's Profession	Business
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

K. P. Anbazhagan Net Worth

Net Worth

₹44.34 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹18.83 CRORE

Liabilities

₹18.39 CRORE

Political Timeline of K. P. Anbazhagan

2026 May: Won Palacodu for AIADMK with 102,807 votes, prevailing by 39,042 votes.
2026 March: Contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly election from the Palacodu Assembly constituency, continuing his active engagement in state politics and public affairs.
2021: Re-elected as MLA from Palacodu.
2016: Re-elected as MLA from Palacodu; continued as Minister for Higher Education.
2011: Re-elected as MLA from Palacodu; became Minister for Higher Education.
2006: Re-elected as MLA from Palacodu.
2001: Elected as MLA from Palacodu Assembly constituency representing the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

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