K. N. Nehru

K. N. Nehru is a senior leader of the DMK and presently the Minister for Municipal Administration, Urban & Water Supply in Tamil Nadu. He is the elected representative of Tiruchirappalli West and is the Principal Secretary of DMK as well.

Apart from being popular for his landmark transport and urban infrastructure work, he has been a minister since the 1980s with various portfolios.

By Rashmi | Friday, January 23, 2026, 12:52:21 PM [IST]

K. N. Nehru Biography

K. N. Nehru (Born November 9, 1952) is the Tamil Nadu's senior politician of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Since May 7, 2021, he has been serving as the Cabinet Minister for Municipal Administration, Urban and Water Supply in the government of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin.

Nehru was first elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, representing the Tiruchirappalli West constituency. Over the course of 5 consecutive terms, with his latest term starting on May 19, 2016.

Nehru is with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and his political journey started in the early 1970s. Alongside his career in politics, he served as:

- Minister for Transport (2006–2011)
- Minister for Food, Public Distribution System, and Co-operation (1996–2001)
- Minister for Electricity, Dairy, Labor Welfare, and Press (1989–1991)

He was appointed as the Principal Secretary of DMK in August 2018 and stayed in that capacity until 2020.

Nehru has been attentive to his duties and has been an overseer of some major infrastructure and urban development projects. For example, in August 2025, he inaugurated the ₹69.20 crore biogas plant at the Vellalore dump yard in Coimbatore, a facility that can process 250 tonnes of biodegradable waste daily for environmental purposes.

Besides this, he has been energetic in tackling issues of the city of Chennai. For instance, as part of monsoon preparation, relaying 4,000 roads to stop water stagnation has been an effort.

Nehru is married and has a son named K. N. Arun Nehru, who is also involved in politics.

K. N. Nehru Personal Life

Full Name	K. N. Nehru
Date of Birth	09 Nov 1952 (Age 73)
Place of Birth	Kanakiliyanallur, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
Party Name	Dravida Munetra Kazhagam
Education	12th Pass
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	G.Narayanan
Mother's Name	Maithili
Spouse's Name	Saantha
Spouse's Profession	Homemaker
Children	1 Son(s)

K. N. Nehru Net Worth

Net Worth

₹3.69 CRORE

ASSETS

₹3.94 CRORE

Liabilities

₹25.27 LAKHS

Interesting Facts about K. N. Nehru

He joined DMK in his early teen age. He became an active member of the party after his PUC.

Political Timeline of K. N. Nehru

2021 - Incumbent : K N Nehru was inducted into Stalin's cabinet as the Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Water Supply.
2016 : He contested from Tiruchirappalli West in the Tamil Nadu assembly election and won.
2011 : He contested from Tiruchirappalli West by-election and lost it again
2011 : He contested from Tiruchirappalli West in the Tamilnadu assembly election and lost.
2006 : He contested for TN MLA election from Tiruchirappalli – II constituency and won
2001 : He contested from Lalgudi in the Tamil Nadu assembly election but couldn't win.
1996 : He again contested TN legislative assembly election from Lalgudi constituency and came victorious.
1991 : He unsuccessfully contested from Lalgudi in the Tamilnadu assembly election.
1989 : He contested from Lalgudi in the Tamil Nadu assembly election and Won.

K. N. Nehru Early Life

1952: K. N. Nehru was born in Kanakiliyanallur on 9 November 1952.

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