Which minister is C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar?
Minister for Electricity & Non-Conventional Energy, Law, Courts, Prisons, Prevention of Corruption, Elections, Passports in the Tamil Nadu government, from 10 May 2026; portfolios as on the Government of Tamil Nadu's list of ministers, checked 26 September 2026.
How old is C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar?
C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar was born on 27 July 1981. The Election Commission's candidate profile records age 44 at filing for the April 2026 election.
Who is C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar's wife?
The 2026 affidavit declares the spouse's profession as Teacher. Our record holds no other detail about the spouse.
Who is C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar's father?
In the 2026 nomination, C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar is declared as the son of T Raja.
What is C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar's educational qualification?
Postgraduate, as declared in the 2026 affidavit. As written there: M.A (Criminology & Police Administration) From Madurai Kamarajar University in 2012, LLB From Vivekananda College of Law, Bangalore University in 2011, B.E From RMK Engineering College, Kavarapettai, Chennai Anna University in 2003
How much are C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar's assets?
₹26.26 cr in declared assets in the 2026 affidavit sworn to the Election Commission of India; 2 pending criminal cases (declared, not convictions).
Which party and constituency does C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar belong to?
C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA for Thiruparankundram (AC 195, Madurai district), elected in April 2026.
How many votes did C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar get?
1,14,316 votes (44.7% of those polled) in the April 2026 election, a margin of 41,553 votes over Kiruthiga Thangapandi (DMK).
When was C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar sworn in?
As a minister on 10 May 2026. As an MLA on 11 May 2026, when the 17th Assembly met for the first time.
Who is C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar?
First-time MLA from Thiruparankundram (AC 195), elected in 2026 as the TVK candidate with 1,14,316 votes (margin 41,553). Deputy General Secretary (IT & Social Media) of TVK. Sworn in as a Cabinet Minister on 10 May 2026 and allotted Electricity and Non-Conventional Energy, Law, Courts, Prisons, Prevention of Corruption, Elections and Passports on 16 May.
What was Nirmal Kumar's role before TVK?
He was the BJP State President for IT and Social Media in Tamil Nadu, then briefly with AIADMK in 2023, before joining TVK in 2025 as Deputy General Secretary for IT/Social Media.
Was he involved in the Karur rally stampede?
He was named in the FIR filed after the 27 September 2025 Karur stampede that killed at least 41 people. Charges include culpable homicide and negligence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The matter was pending when last checked.
What is the 200-unit free electricity Order?
It is one of CM Vijay's first three executive orders, signed on 10 May 2026 — Day 1 of the TVK government. It provides 200 units of free electricity per two-month billing cycle to every Tamil Nadu household, fulfilling a flagship TVK manifesto promise. Per Oneindia and Tamil Oneindia reporting, the scheme was expected (May 2026) to push the state's power subsidy from ₹7,752 cr to about ₹12,000 cr annually — an additional ₹4,248 cr fiscal load. The Electricity department, which Nirmal Kumar was allotted on 16 May 2026, runs the scheme.
