P. Sathyabama

P. Sathyabama is an Indian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Dharapuram (SC) constituency in Tamil Nadu. She represents the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician Vijay.

In the high-profile October 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly by-elections, P. Sathyabama secured a landmark victory from Dharapuram, polling 66,841 votes and defeating DMK’s S. Suganya by a decisive margin of 9,471 votes. This historic triumph, alongside Madurantakam, marked TVK’s official entry into the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

Political Journey & By-Election Record

Formerly associated with the AIADMK, Sathyabama joined the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam and was nominated as the party’s standard-bearer for Dharapuram (SC). Despite intense three-cornered competition from the DMK and AIADMK, she secured commanding leads across the middle and final counting rounds to win the seat.

Financial & Legal Disclosures

According to her sworn Form 26 election affidavit submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI):

• Total Declared Assets: ₹12.20 Crore
• Total Liabilities: ₹1.50 Crore
• Educational Qualification: 10th Pass
• Profession: Agriculture & Business
• Criminal Cases: 2 pending cases (under judicial consideration)