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D. Jayakumar[1] is an Indian politician and was a Member of the 15th Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly until his resignation on 29 September 2012. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly from Royapuram constituency as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate in the 1991, 2001, 2006, 2011 elections and 2016 elections for five terms.[2][3][4][5][6][7] During the Tamil Nadu legislative Assembly 2021, he again contested in Royapuram Constituency and lost the election. He served in various cabinet positions starting from 1991 - Forests, Fisheries, Information Technology, Electricity and Finance. He is one among the senior leaders of AIADMK. In October 2020, he was appointed to 11 member Steering Committee of AIADMK and also serves as its Organizing Secretary. In the TN 2021 Election for Royapuram constituency, he was defeated by dmk candidate. He had represented Royapuram five times - 1991, 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016.

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He is a boxer and so was his father. Other details: BSc from Pachayappas College, Chennai. BL from Madras Law College.

Elections contested

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Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections

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Elections Constituency Party Result Vote percentage Opposition candidate Opposition party Opposition vote percentage
1991 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Royapuram AIADMK Won 59.04 R. Mathivanan DMK 37.77
1996 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Royapuram AIADMK Lost 35.37 R. Mathivanan DMK 57.78
2001 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Royapuram AIADMK Won 56.76 K. Nargunan DMK 39.26
2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Royapuram AIADMK Won 53.26 S. P. Sarkunapandian DMK 39.06
2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Royapuram AIADMK Won 57.89 R. Manohar INC 38.88
2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Royapuram AIADMK Won 45.21 S. P. Sarkunapandian INC 38.63
2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Royapuram AIADMK Lost 30.46 Idream R. Murthy DMK 53.56

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D. Jayakumar (born 18 September 1960) is an Indian politician and senior leader of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in . He has represented the constituency in the on multiple occasions, including victories in 1991, 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016. As a prominent figure in the party, he served as Speaker of the from 2011 until his resignation in September 2012. Jayakumar has held several ministerial positions under AIADMK governments, notably as Minister for Fisheries and Personnel & Administrative Reforms during 2017–2021, as well as earlier roles in Law, Information Technology, and Electricity. His career has included controversies, such as his 2022 arrests on charges of assaulting a political opponent and alleged land grabbing, which he claimed were acts of political vendetta by the ruling (DMK).

Early Life and Background

Family and Upbringing

D. Jayakumar was born on 18 September 1960 in , , . He is married to , a , and the couple has two children: a son, J. Jayavardhan (born 29 May 1987), who served as a from South, and a daughter, Jaya Priya. Details regarding his parents, siblings, or specific aspects of his childhood and upbringing in remain undocumented in available public records.

Education and Early Influences

D. Jayakumar earned a degree from in in 1981, followed by a from Madras Law College in 1987, qualifying him as an . These qualifications positioned him for a career in before entering . Born into Chennai's fishing community, Jayakumar drew early support from local fishermen, a demographic that bolstered his initial political forays in the constituency. His legal training emphasized procedural and skills, influencing his approach to legislative roles and community representation.

Political Career

Entry into AIADMK and Initial Roles

D. Jayakumar entered politics through the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), contesting his first election in the 1991 polls from the constituency, where he secured victory as the party's candidate. This debut win represented his initial role as a (MLA), marking the start of his representation of the North area. Following AIADMK's triumph in the elections and the formation of J. Jayalalithaa's first ministry, Jayakumar was inducted into the cabinet, assuming the portfolios of Minister for Forests and Fisheries. These initial ministerial responsibilities highlighted his early prominence within the party's second-rung leadership, positioning him for subsequent roles in governance.

Rise Within the Party and Legislative Positions

Jayakumar entered the as an AIADMK candidate from the constituency in the elections, marking the start of his legislative career. He retained the seat in multiple subsequent terms, except for a loss in 1996, which solidified his position as a reliable party representative in a key urban area. Following the AIADMK's victory in the 2011 state assembly elections, Jayakumar was unanimously elected Speaker of the on May 27, 2011, a role that elevated his prominence within the party and legislature. He presided over proceedings during the initial phase of the 14th Assembly but resigned from the position on September 29, 2012, paving the way for P. Dhanapal's election as Speaker. Jayakumar's ascent continued through cabinet appointments in AIADMK governments. He served as Minister for Fisheries under and later in the administration, handling additional responsibilities in Personnel and Administrative Reforms. In a on February 23, 2017, he was elevated to Minister for Finance, , Legislative , Elections, and related portfolios, reflecting his growing influence in fiscal and administrative matters. Within the party structure, Jayakumar advanced to senior organizational roles, including appointment as AIADMK organising secretary by late 2020, a position he held amid internal factional dynamics and negotiations. This role involved steering party strategy and public positioning, such as rejecting alliances with the BJP, underscoring his status as a key strategist loyal to the faction.

Key Positions Held

Speakership of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly

D. Jayakumar was unanimously elected as Speaker of the on 27 May 2011, shortly after the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) secured a in the 2011 state assembly elections, winning 150 seats in the 234-member house. As a four-time MLA from the constituency, his selection reflected the party's internal consensus, with Deputy Speaker also elected unopposed on the same day. During his tenure, Jayakumar presided over assembly proceedings amid the AIADMK government's implementation of key policies under , including sessions addressing state budgets and legislative reforms. No major procedural controversies directly attributed to his speakership are documented in primary reports from the period, though maintained order in a politically charged environment following the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) defeat. Jayakumar resigned as Speaker effective 29 September 2012, without providing an official reason in the announcement. occurred amid of internal AIADMK dissatisfaction, including from leaders over a high-profile birthday celebration perceived as self-promotional and fostering factionalism. assumed the Speaker's duties immediately thereafter and was formally elected to the post on 10 October 2012. Jayakumar continued as an MLA and later held ministerial positions, indicating the resignation did not sever his ties.

Ministerial Portfolios and Responsibilities

D. Jayakumar held several ministerial positions in governments led by and , focusing primarily on fisheries development, administrative oversight, and fiscal policy. In the 1991–1996 cabinet, Jayakumar managed portfolios encompassing Fisheries, Forests, and Backward Classes, responsibilities that included regulating marine resources, conserving forest ecosystems, and implementing welfare programs for socially disadvantaged groups. He was re-inducted as Minister for Fisheries in the 2001 J. Jayalalithaa cabinet, where his duties centered on promoting fisherman welfare, coastal infrastructure, and industry growth amid ongoing state priorities for rural . From May 2016 onward in the subsequent and administrations, Jayakumar retained the Fisheries portfolio, overseeing policies for inland and marine fishing, boat subsidies, and regulations until the AIADMK's 2021 electoral defeat. A on 23 February 2017 expanded his responsibilities to include , , , Elections and Passports, as well as Personnel and Administrative Reforms; these entailed budgeting and collection, strategies, assembly proceedings, electoral administration, diplomatic document issuance, recruitment, and bureaucratic efficiency enhancements.

Electoral Record

Contests and Victories in Royapuram Constituency

D. Jayakumar first contested and won the Royapuram Assembly constituency in the 1991 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election as an All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate, polling 46,218 votes or 59.0% of the total valid votes. After losing the seat to Era Mathivanan in 1996, he regained it in 2001 and retained it through victories in the 2006, 2011, and 2016 elections, representing the constituency for five terms overall until his defeat in 2021. In the 2006 election, Jayakumar secured 50,647 votes, equivalent to 53.3% of the votes cast, defeating the (DMK) candidate. He won the 2011 contest with 65,099 votes against the Indian National Congress (INC) opponent R. Manohar's 43,727 votes. During the 2016 election, he polled 55,205 votes (46.1%), prevailing over INC's R. Manohar who received 47,174 votes, by a margin of 8,031 votes.
Election YearPartyVotes ReceivedVote Share (%)Margin of VictoryPrimary Opponent
1991AIADMK46,21859.0Not specifiedIndependent candidates
2006AIADMK50,64753.3Not specifiedDMK candidate
2011AIADMK65,099Not specifiedNot specifiedR. Manohar (INC)
2016AIADMK55,20546.18,031R. Manohar (INC)

Losses and Shifts in Political Fortunes

In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, D. Jayakumar, contesting from as the AIADMK candidate and Fisheries Minister, suffered a decisive defeat to DMK's R. iDream Murthy, securing 36,645 votes (30.5%) against Murthy's 64,424 votes (53.6%), resulting in a margin of 27,779 votes. This loss ended Jayakumar's uninterrupted representation of the constituency since 2001 and contributed to AIADMK's broader rout in , where urban voters favored DMK amid anti-incumbency against the ruling alliance. As one of ten AIADMK cabinet ministers who lost their seats, the defeat marked a significant downturn in his personal political fortunes, transitioning him from a legislative and executive role to an opposition organizer within the party. Jayakumar's sole prior electoral loss in occurred in the 1996 Assembly elections, where he was defeated by DMK's Era. Mathivanan, interrupting his otherwise dominant hold on the seat that began with a 1991 victory. The 1996 setback reflected AIADMK's statewide defeat under J. Jayalalithaa's following allegations and issues from her prior term. Despite these reversals, Jayakumar reclaimed the constituency in subsequent polls (2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016), demonstrating resilience tied to AIADMK's organizational strength in . Post-2021, Jayakumar's political role shifted toward internal party coordination and public advocacy against rivals, including firm rejections of alliances with the BJP, amid AIADMK's opposition status and internal consolidation under . He has affirmed continued loyalty to AIADMK despite speculation of discontent over ticket allocations and leadership dynamics, positioning himself as a vocal defender of the party's independent Dravidian without pursuing further electoral contests as of 2025. This evolution underscores a pivot from constituency-centric victories to broader party stabilization efforts following the alliance's 2021 ouster from power.

Controversies and Criticisms

Personal Allegations and MeToo Involvement

In October 2018, two audio clips surfaced online, allegedly capturing conversations between D. Jayakumar and a woman regarding her daughter's pregnancy, with the male voice purportedly instructing the woman to arrange an abortion and claiming responsibility for the situation. The clips were linked to claims by AIADMK rival T.T.V. Dhinakaran's supporter R. Vetrivel, who alleged Jayakumar had drugged and sexually assaulted a woman seeking his assistance as Fisheries Minister, resulting in her pregnancy. These accusations were framed within the broader #MeToo movement in India, marking an early instance of such claims against a Tamil Nadu cabinet member, though they originated from intra-party factional rivals aligned with jailed aide V.K. Sasikala rather than the complainant directly. Jayakumar categorically denied the allegations, asserting the voice in the clips was doctored and vowing legal action against those responsible, whom he as Dhinakaran loyalists aiming to destabilize the Edappadi K. Palaniswami-led AIADMK government. No formal police complaint or was filed by the alleged victim at the time, and the claims did not lead to an official investigation or charges, with supporters dismissing them as politically motivated fabrications amid ongoing AIADMK internal power struggles. In November 2018, an unrelated woman staged a outside a demanding Jayakumar's for similar unverified claims of and impregnation, but this did not result in legal proceedings. The episode highlighted tensions within AIADMK factions, with Dhinakaran's Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) leveraging the clips to demand Jayakumar's resignation, drawing parallels to national #MeToo cases like that of Union Minister . However, lacking corroborative such as forensic voice analysis or victim testimony in , the allegations remained unsubstantiated and faded without resolution, consistent with patterns of audio-based smears in Tamil Nadu's polarized political landscape. No further personal claims against Jayakumar have been credibly documented in subsequent years. In February 2022, during Tamil Nadu's urban local body elections, D. Jayakumar and AIADMK supporters were accused of assaulting and disrobing a DMK functionary named Naresh at a polling booth in Washermanpet, , after alleging he attempted to cast fraudulent votes. The altercation reportedly involved Jayakumar instructing his cadre to remove Naresh's shirt and parade him, leading to charges under sections including 341 (wrongful restraint), 352 (assault or criminal force), 355 (assault with intent to dishonor), and 506 (criminal intimidation), among others. Jayakumar was arrested on February 21, 2022, by police from his residence in . A local denied on February 24, citing the gravity of the offenses and potential influence, prompting re-arrest under Section 7(1)(a) of the Criminal Law Amendment Act for allegedly obstructing justice. On March 3, 2022, the granted conditional , requiring him to appear before investigators and restricting public statements on the case. Separate but contemporaneous charges included a land encroachment case filed against Jayakumar and family members, under IPC sections for cheating and criminal trespass, though this stemmed from a property dispute rather than the polling incident. The Madras High Court quashed related FIRs in September 2022 after petitions from Jayakumar, his daughter N. Jayapriya, and son-in-law Naveen Kumar. No conviction has been reported in the assault case, with proceedings effectively resolved through bail and judicial interventions. In December 2024, Jayakumar faced charges for organizing an AIADMK protest outside demanding action on a case, booked under sections for and by Kotturpuram police, alongside approximately 900 others. These did not involve direct assault allegations against him.

Recent Activities and Party Stance

Loyalty to AIADMK Amid Internal Dynamics

D. Jayakumar has maintained steadfast allegiance to the (EPS) faction within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) during recurrent internal factional strife, particularly against the rival (OPS) group. Following the 2016 death of party leader , which precipitated a and party split, Jayakumar aligned firmly with EPS, then , and publicly claimed in 2017 that 111 of the party's MLAs supported EPS's position at a legislature party meeting. This stance underscored his role in bolstering EPS's numerical dominance amid merger negotiations, where he urged OPS in June 2017 to reconsider disbanding a unification panel, highlighting perceived contradictions in the OPS camp's demands. Tensions persisted into 2022, when a Jayakumar supporter, Marimuthu, was assaulted and injured inside AIADMK headquarters in , allegedly by OPS loyalists, amid escalating power struggles that delayed EPS's push for unified leadership. Jayakumar participated in EPS faction strategy sessions, including huddles at party offices with key allies like C. Ve. Shanmugam and , to consolidate control. By February 2023, as coordination committee meetings fueled speculation of reconciliation, he dismissed prospects of an EPS-OPS summit, asserting OPS's positions had "expired" and no such engagement was planned. In recent years, Jayakumar's loyalty has faced tests from external alliance rumors and internal exits, yet he reaffirmed commitment to AIADMK under EPS. Amid 2025 speculation triggered by former minister Anwhar Raajhaa's departure after decades in the party, Jayakumar declared in August he would "remain in AIADMK till my last breath," rejecting narratives. He positioned EPS as the sole decision-maker on unification efforts, as stated in September 2025 regarding potential reintegration, reflecting deference to the interim general secretary's authority over factional resolutions. This consistent backing of EPS, the party's dominant wing holding the majority of cadres and infrastructure, has positioned Jayakumar as a vocal defender against dilution of leadership, even as unification talks stalled due to mutual distrust.

Public Statements on Alliances and Rivals

D. Jayakumar, as a senior AIADMK spokesperson and former minister, has consistently articulated the party's opposition to allying with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), framing it as an ideological rival incompatible with Dravidian principles. On September 18, 2023, he publicly declared that AIADMK was no longer in alliance with the BJP, emphasizing that the partnership had ended amid tensions over BJP state president K. Annamalai's criticisms of Dravidian icons like C.N. Annadurai. This stance was reiterated on June 8, 2024, when Jayakumar stated that AIADMK would not align with the BJP, attributing the rift to fundamental differences rather than temporary electoral calculations. In November 2024, Jayakumar reinforced this position, asserting that AIADMK would "never align with BJP now and forever," rejecting any speculation of reconciliation despite overtures from BJP leaders like Union Home Minister . He described the BJP as a party AIADMK opposes "out-and-out," particularly after Shah's February 2024 comments leaving the door open for AIADMK to join the NDA. Jayakumar dismissed rumors in 2025 that he would quit AIADMK over a potential BJP tie-up, labeling them as fabricated by rivals to sow discord. Regarding primary rivals like the (DMK), Jayakumar has portrayed it as an existential threat driven by fear of AIADMK resurgence. On February 3, 2024, he accused the DMK of hastily finalizing seat-sharing deals with allies out of apprehension that AIADMK might attract more partners. He has also echoed party claims of covert DMK-BJP ties, backing AIADMK leader C.Ve. Shanmugam's 2022 assertion that the DMK sought an alliance with BJP after distancing from , though without providing independent evidence. Jayakumar has ruled out alliances with internal AIADMK factions, such as the group, stating on February 7, 2023, that rapprochement was impossible due to their disloyalty. In contrast, he expressed openness to non-adversarial figures, noting on January 28, 2025, that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay was not a rival to AIADMK, distinguishing him from entrenched opponents like DMK. On February 10, 2024, he indicated AIADMK was not desperate for allies, prioritizing like-minded partners over forced coalitions.

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