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S. Jagathrakshakan

S. Jagathrakshakan
S. Jagathrakshakan is a Lok Sabha MP of DMK party from the Arakkonam constituency of Tamil Nadu.
By Rashmi | Monday, February 2, 2026, 10:43:11 AM [IST]

S. Jagathrakshakan Biography

S. Jagathrakshakan is a Lok Sabha MP of DMK party from the Arakkonam constituency of Tamil Nadu. He is a prominent Tamil businessman and politician. He won in the same constituency thrice since 1999 for DMK party. He started a party named Veera Vanniyar Peravai in 2004 and merged it with DMK in 2009. From November 2012 to March 2013, He was the minister of state for commerce and industry.

He started his active politics from the ADMK party. In his political career, Jagathrakshakan has been elected Tamil Nadu state assembly during the 1980 elections from Uthiramerur for the ADMK party. He won from the Chengalpattu constituency in the 1984 Indian general election for ADMK. He headed the ADMK parliamentary party from 1985–89.

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S. Jagathrakshakan Personal Life

Full Name S. Jagathrakshakan
Date of Birth 15 Aug 1950 (Age 75)
Place of Birth Kalingamalai, Villupuram (Tamil Nadu)
Party Name Dravida Munetra Kazhagam
Education 10th Pass
Profession Politician
Father's Name Late Thiru K. Swamikannu
Mother's Name Lakshmiammal
Spouse's Name J. Anusuya
Spouse's Profession Home Maker
Children 1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)

S. Jagathrakshakan Net Worth

Net Worth
₹-885.3 CRORE
ASSETS
₹114.7 CRORE
Liabilities
₹1000 CRORE

Interesting Facts about S. Jagathrakshakan

He is also the chairman of Shree Balaji Medical College and Hospital.

He is the owner of Dr. Rela Hospital and Institute.

He has authored 30 books, one of which was released by Mother Teresa."

Political Timeline of S. Jagathrakshakan

  • 2019 : S. Jagathrakshakan again reached Lok Sabha on a DMK ticket from the Arakkonam constituency of Tamil Nadu.
  • 2014 : S. Jagathrakshakan lost the Lok Sabha election from the Sriperumbudur constituency of Tamil Nadu.
  • 2012 : November 2012 to March 2013, He was the minister of state for commerce and industry.
  • 2009 : S. Jagathrakshakan contested from Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency of Tamil Nadu and retained the seat.
  • 2004 : 2004 -2009 He started a party named Veera Vanniyar Peravai in 2004 and merged it with DMK in 2009.
  • 1999 : S. Jagathrakshakan fought the Lok Sabha election from Arakkonam constituency of Tamil Nadu on a DMK ticket and registered his first victory.
  • 1984 : He won from the Chengalpattu constituency in the 1984 Indian general election for ADMK.
  • 1980 : Jagathrakshakan has been elected Tamil Nadu state assembly during the 1980 elections from Uthiramerur for the ADMK party

S. Jagathrakshakan Early Life

  • 1973: Jagathrakshakan married Anusuya on 9 September 1973 and the pair have a son and a daughter.
  • 1950: S. Jagathrakshakan born in Kalingamali, Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu. He did his matriculation at Valudavur.

Disclaimer:The information provided on this page is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://sansad.in/ls, https://sansad.in/rs, https://pib.gov.in/, https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/ and the official websites of state assemblies respectively. While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy, comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information provided, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy or reliability of the content. The data presented here has been compiled without consideration of the objectives or opinions of individuals who may access it.

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