S. S. Sivasankar

P. Moorthy is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu and a senior member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He was born on 15 July 1965 in Madurai district, a region known for its historical and political significance in the state. From his early years, he remained closely connected to grassroots political activity and local governance structures in Madurai.

He entered electoral politics in 2006, when he was elected as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Madurai East Assembly constituency. This victory marked the beginning of his legislative career and established him as a prominent DMK representative in the region. During this period, he focused on constituency-level development and strengthening party organisation.

After a brief electoral setback, P. Moorthy made a strong political comeback by winning the 2016 Assembly election from Madurai East. His return to the Assembly reflected sustained public support and organisational strength within the constituency. He continued to play an active role in legislative proceedings and local development initiatives.

In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, he was once again elected as MLA from Madurai East. Following this victory, he was inducted into the Tamil Nadu Council of Ministers under Chief Minister M. K. Stalin as the Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration. This appointment marked his entry into the state cabinet and expanded his responsibilities at the executive level.

In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, he contested from Kunnam as the DMK candidate and secured 87,237 votes. He defeated his nearest rival by 15,557 votes, delivering a clear result and returning to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.