Which minister is Dr T. K. Prabhu?
Minister for Natural Resources (Minerals & Mines) 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 Dr T. K. Prabhu?
Dr T. K. Prabhu was 41 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 Dr T. K. Prabhu's wife?
The 2026 affidavit declares the spouse's profession as Dentist. Our record holds no other detail about the spouse.
Who is Dr T. K. Prabhu's father?
In the 2026 nomination, Dr T. K. Prabhu is declared as the son of Thurai Karunanidhi.
What is Dr T. K. Prabhu's educational qualification?
Postgraduate, as declared in the 2026 affidavit. As written there: FICOI- Fellowship, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2019, M.Sc Gothe University Germany 2022
Which party and constituency does Dr T. K. Prabhu belong to?
Dr T. K. Prabhu is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA for Karaikudi (AC 184, Sivaganga district), elected in April 2026.
How many votes did Dr T. K. Prabhu get?
1,01,358 votes (44.2% of those polled) in the April 2026 election, a margin of 46,074 votes over S. Mangudi (INC).
When was Dr T. K. Prabhu 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 Dr. T. K. Prabhu?
A Karaikudi-based dentist with international qualifications (FICOI Colombo 2019; M.Sc. Goethe University, Frankfurt, 2022). He is TVK's Sivaganga East District Secretary, the first-time MLA from Karaikudi (AC 184) elected in the 2026 election (result declared 4 May 2026) with 1,01,358 votes (margin 46,074), and a Cabinet Minister in Vijay's first ministry sworn in on 10 May 2026.
Whom did Dr. Prabhu defeat in Karaikudi?
Congress's S. Mangudi (55,284 votes), with NTK president Seeman and AMMK's Dherpoki V. Pandi also in contention. The 46,074-vote margin made Karaikudi one of TVK's biggest southern wins.
What are his declared assets?
Total assets of ₹11.39 crore (movable ₹5.27 cr + immovable ₹6.13 cr) per his 2026 ECI affidavit, with ₹3.27 crore in liabilities (housing and vehicle loans). He has no criminal cases.
What is his role in TVK?
Sivaganga East District Party Secretary since 12 January 2026 — he runs the party's organisation in eastern Sivaganga district, including booth-level committees and outreach. The appointment was made by TVK President Vijay.
