Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/05/1954 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Edappadi, Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Edappadi K. Palaniswami
01/01/2026
Edappadi K. Palaniswami won the Edappadi constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election on the AIADMK ticket, securing 148,933 votes with a margin of 98,110 over his opponent. This victory reaffirmed his standing as one of Tamil Nadu's senior opposition leaders with one of the state's biggest mandates.
15/06/2025
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption cleared AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami of corruption charges related to the construction of 11 medical colleges during his chief ministership. The Madras High Court was informed that no prima facie case was found against him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Edappadi Karuppa Palaniswami, popularly known as EPS, is an Indian politician and a top-tier leader of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). | |
| He served as the 7th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 2017 to 2021. | |
| He is the current General Secretary of AIADMK since 28 March 2023. | |
| He is known as 'Jaggery Palaniswami' due to his involvement in jaggery trading before entering politics. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| 12th Pass | |
| BSc dropout |
Personal Life
| Born in Siluvampalayam village, Edappadi town, Salem district. | |
| Engaged in agriculture before entering politics in 1974. |
Relationships & More
| Wife: P. Radha | |
| Spouse Profession: Agriculturist and Business |
Family
| Father | Karuppa Gounder |
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| Mother | Thavasi Ammal |
| Father Alternative Name | Karuppa Koundar |
Career
| Party | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) |
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| Recent Election Result | Won Edappadi on AIADMK ticket in 2026 with 148,933 votes (margin: 98,110) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Engaged in agriculture before entering politics in 1974. | |
| 2. Born in Siluvampalayam village, Edappadi town, Salem district. | |
| 3. Known as 'Jaggery Palaniswami' due to his involvement in jaggery trading. | |
| 4. Self-profession listed as Agriculturist in voter records. | |
| 5. No criminal cases recorded in voter profile. |