S. Jagathrakshakan (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician, Businessman, Author
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	06/02/1948
Age	78 years
Birthplace	Kalingamalai, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu

Latest News about S. Jagathrakshakan

02/04/2026

The Supreme Court set aside the confiscation of properties linked to Accord Distilleries and Breweries Pvt Ltd, including assets associated with S. Jagathrakshakan, his son, and other family-linked directors. The court held that the FEMA action lacked a proper legal foundation and described the confiscation as arbitrary and contrary to law.

19/07/2025

The Madras High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by DMK MP S. Jagathrakshakan that challenged Enforcement Directorate proceedings under FEMA against him and his family members. The case was tied to allegations involving foreign exchange violations, and the court allowed the proceedings to continue.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Swamikannu Jagathrakshakan
Other Name	S Jagathratchakan
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Vanniyar
Address	No.1, First Main Road, Kasthuribai Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600020

Physical Stats & More

Height	5'7" (170 cm)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black (semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

Educational Background	10th Pass
School	Government Higher Secondary School, Vazhudavur, Pondicherry

Personal Life

Hobbies	Travelling Reading Writing Music

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	09/09/1973
Wife/Spouse	J. Anusuya (Deceased)
Children	J Sundeep Anand (Businessman) Dr. Srinisha Jagathrakshakan (Businesswoman, Doctor)

Family

Father	G Swamikannu Gounder
Mother	Lakshmiammal
Spouse	J. Anusuya (Deceased)
Children	J Sundeep Anand, Dr. Srinisha Jagathrakshakan

Career

Political Journey	Contested and won the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Uthiramerur as a member of AIADMK (1980) Served as chairman of the Estimate Committee Contested and won Lok Sabha election from Chengalpattu as a member of AIADMK (1985) Served as head of AIADMK (1985-1989) Served on the Committee on Official Language (1987-88) Contested and lost Tamil Nadu state assembly election from Uthiramerur as a member of AIADMK (1989) Contested and won Lok Sabha election from Arakkonam as a member of DMK (1999) Served on the Committee on External Affairs (1999-2000) Served on the Committee on Human Resource Development Served on the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (2000-2004) Served on the Committee on Energy (01 January 2002 - 08 April 2004) Served on the Committee on Industry (01 January 2002 - 31 December 2002) Served on the Committee on Government Assurances (16 January 2002 - 24 January 2003) Served as Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (2009 - 28 October 2012) Served as Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy (28 October 2012 - 02 November 2012) Became Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry (02 November 2012) Resigned from Union Minister position (March 2013) Contested and lost Lok Sabha election from Sriperumbudur as a member of DMK (2014) Became member of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes (31 July 2019) Served on the Standing Committee on Human Resource Development (13 September 2019 - 12 September 2020) Served on the Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change (13 September 2020) Served on the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Became Member of Parliament (25 June 2024)
Controversies	Charged excessive admission fees for MBBS students, violating Supreme Court regulations. Involved in a coal mining scam accused with his family in 2012. Faced accusations for irregular foreign investments amounting to Rs. 42 crore. Underwent IT raids in October 2023 for an alleged tax evasion over Rs. 1000 crore. Fined Rs. 908 crore in 2024 for violations of FEMA regulations.

Political Journey

Contested and won the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Uthiramerur as a member of AIADMK (1980)
Served as chairman of the Estimate Committee
Contested and won Lok Sabha election from Chengalpattu as a member of AIADMK (1985)
Served as head of AIADMK (1985-1989)
Served on the Committee on Official Language (1987-88)
Contested and lost Tamil Nadu state assembly election from Uthiramerur as a member of AIADMK (1989)
Contested and won Lok Sabha election from Arakkonam as a member of DMK (1999)
Served on the Committee on External Affairs (1999-2000)
Served on the Committee on Human Resource Development
Served on the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (2000-2004)
Served on the Committee on Energy (01 January 2002 - 08 April 2004)
Served on the Committee on Industry (01 January 2002 - 31 December 2002)
Served on the Committee on Government Assurances (16 January 2002 - 24 January 2003)
Served as Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (2009 - 28 October 2012)
Served as Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy (28 October 2012 - 02 November 2012)
Became Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry (02 November 2012)
Resigned from Union Minister position (March 2013)
Contested and lost Lok Sabha election from Sriperumbudur as a member of DMK (2014)
Became member of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes (31 July 2019)
Served on the Standing Committee on Human Resource Development (13 September 2019 - 12 September 2020)
Served on the Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change (13 September 2020)
Served on the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Became Member of Parliament (25 June 2024)

Controversies

Charged excessive admission fees for MBBS students, violating Supreme Court regulations.
Involved in a coal mining scam accused with his family in 2012.
Faced accusations for irregular foreign investments amounting to Rs. 42 crore.
Underwent IT raids in October 2023 for an alleged tax evasion over Rs. 1000 crore.
Fined Rs. 908 crore in 2024 for violations of FEMA regulations.

Social Media

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Authored over 30 books, one released by Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa.
2. Wrote a commentary on ‘Naalaayira Diviya Prabandham’, featuring over 4000 songs.
3. Founded the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai in 1984.
4. Owner of Dr. Rela Hospital and Institute, and also chaired Shree Balaji Medical College and Hospital.
5. Established a Vanniyar caste-based apolitical organization, which was later merged with DMK in 2009.
6. His university was blacklisted by UGC in 2009 but restored in 2014.
7. Remarkable asset growth from 5 crore in 2009 to 70 crore in 2011.
8. Travel enthusiast, visited multiple states and countries.
9. Founded 'Alwarkal aaiyuvumaiyam' to promote Tamil culture and art.
10. Inaugurated Shree Bharath Vidyaashram CBSE Senior Secondary School on 16 June 2017.

S. Jagathrakshakan Politician, Businessman, Author Indian Kalingamalai, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu