K. S. Masthan

K. S. Masthan is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu associated with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He serves as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Gingee constituency and entered the Assembly in 2021.

He has held ministerial responsibility for Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare, overseeing targeted welfare and diaspora-related initiatives within the state administration.

As of 2026, he contested on the DMK ticket and lost after securing 65,556 votes, trailing the winning candidate by 12,645 votes.

By Rashmi | Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 12:11:25 PM [IST]

K. S. Masthan Biography

K. S. Masthan is a political leader from Tamil Nadu representing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, elected as MLA from the Gingee Assembly constituency in 2021. His election marked his entry into the state legislature and contributed to the party’s performance in the Villupuram region.

He was inducted into the Tamil Nadu cabinet under M. K. Stalin and served as Minister for Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare, handling portfolios related to minority development schemes and diaspora engagement.

His ministerial tenure placed him in charge of implementing welfare measures aimed at minority communities, reflecting a governance role early in his legislative career.

His political profile is defined by the transition from constituency-level leadership to a cabinet position within his first term, indicating his role within the party’s state-level leadership structure.

In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Masthan contested as the DMK candidate and lost after polling 65,556 votes. He was defeated by PMK candidate Ganeshkumar A., who secured victory by a margin of 12,645 votes.

K. S. Masthan Personal Life

Full Name	K. S. Masthan
Date of Birth	31 May 1955 (Age 71)
Place of Birth	Gingee, Tamil Nadu, India
Party Name	Dravida Munetra Kazhagam
Education	8th Pass
Father's Name	Kajaa Basha
Mother's Name	Julaika Bi
Spouse's Name	Saidhani B Masthan
Spouse's Profession	Rental income and interest income
Children	1 Son(s) 3 Daughter(s)
Religion	Islam
Website	NA

K. S. Masthan Net Worth

Net Worth

₹2.86 CRORE

ASSETS

₹2.93 CRORE

Liabilities

₹6.6 LAKHS

Political Timeline of K. S. Masthan

2026 May: Contested as DMK candidate and lost, securing 65,556 votes.
2026 March: Contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly election from the Gingee Assembly constituency, continuing his active engagement in state politics and public affairs.
2021-2025: Elected as MLA from Gingee Assembly constituency representing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam; entered the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for the first time.
2021: Rental income and interest income

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