M. Bhojarajan: the career, year by year
- Assembly win
- Office held
- 2 May 2021
Lost Udhagamandalam as the BJP's candidate, by 5,348 votes to the Congress.
- 4 May 2026
Won Udhagamandalam for the BJP (polling was on 23 April).
See the full 2026 result
MLA · 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly (2026–31)
- Won 2026 by 976
M. Bhojarajan
எம். போஜராஜன்
MLA for Udhagamandalam since May 2026BJP
- declared assets
- ₹17.50 cr
- pending criminal cases
- 0
- education
- Professional degree
- age at filing
- 79
Assets, cases and education as declared in the 2026 sworn affidavit to the Election Commission of India. Age: from the Election Commission's candidate profile.
Quick facts: M. Bhojarajan
- SeatUdhagamandalam (AC 108, The Nilgiris district) · BJP
- ResultWon April 2026 by 976 votes (48,488 votes, 32.6%)
- Age79 at the April 2026 election
- EducationProfessional degree
- FamilySon of H, R.Muthaiah; spouse's profession Planter
- Assets, cases₹17.50 cr (liabilities ₹1.70 cr); 0 pending criminal cases (declared, not convictions)
- Sworn inMLA oath 11 May 2026
- Ranking1st oldest of 233 MLAs (age 79 at filing)
Sources: Election Commission of India (result, candidate profile) and the 2026 affidavit.
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About M. Bhojarajan
- Party
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Profession
- Planter/ Business/ Advocate
- District
- The Nilgiris
Questions people ask
How old is M. Bhojarajan?
M. Bhojarajan was 79 years old at the April 2026 election, as the Election Commission's candidate profile records it (age at filing). An exact date of birth is not part of the records on this page.
Who is M. Bhojarajan's wife?
The 2026 affidavit declares the spouse's profession as Planter. Our record holds no other detail about the spouse.
Who is M. Bhojarajan's father?
In the 2026 nomination, M. Bhojarajan is declared as the son of H, R.Muthaiah.
What is M. Bhojarajan's educational qualification?
Professional degree, as declared in the 2026 affidavit. As written there: Bachelor of Law from Mardas Law College, Chennai In 1967-1969, Diploma in Criminology Madras Medical College, Chennai In - 1970, Bachelore of Arts Ooty Arts College In 1964-1967.
How much are M. Bhojarajan's assets?
₹17.50 cr in declared assets (liabilities ₹1.70 cr) in the 2026 affidavit sworn to the Election Commission of India; 0 pending criminal cases (declared, not convictions).
How many votes did M. Bhojarajan get?
48,488 votes (32.6% of those polled) in the April 2026 election, a margin of 976 votes over R. Ibrahim (TVK).
When was M. Bhojarajan sworn in?
As an MLA on 11 May 2026, when the 17th Assembly met for the first time.
Is M. Bhojarajan the oldest MLA in Tamil Nadu?
M. Bhojarajan is the 1st oldest of the 233 MLAs elected in April 2026, at age 79 when filing (the Election Commission's candidate profile). Shared ranks are ties. Full list: MLA records.
Who is M. Bhojarajan?
M. Bhojarajan is the BJP MLA for Udhagamandalam (AC 108, The Nilgiris district), elected in April 2026 with 48,488 votes, 976 votes ahead of R. Ibrahim of TVK.
Which constituency does M. Bhojarajan represent?
Udhagamandalam (AC 108) in The Nilgiris district, part of the Nilgiris (SC) Lok Sabha seat.
Who finished second to M. Bhojarajan in 2026?
R. Ibrahim of TVK finished second, 976 votes behind.
What was the turnout in Udhagamandalam in 2026?
Turnout was 78.8%: 1,48,704 of 1,88,826 electors voted.
Who won Udhagamandalam before 2026?
In 2021 R. Ganesh of INC won by 5,348 votes over M. Bhojarajan. In 2016 R. Ganesh of INC won by 10,418 votes over Vinoth.
Other MLAs from The Nilgiris district
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Official contact
Contact details
- Phone
- 94430 31246
- Address
- No. 21/29, Sait Line
Kotagiri
The Nilgiris - 643 217.
As published by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (members list), checked 20 October 2026.