Ka. So. Ka. Kannan

Ka. So. Ka. Kannan is an Indian politician from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He is representing Jayankondam constituency in Member of Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu.

Ka. So. Ka. Kannan
Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office 12 May 2021
Preceded by	K. N. Ramalingam
Constituency	Jayankondam
Personal details
Born	(1978-06-16) 16 June 1978 (age 47) Kandiyankollai
Political party	Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (1996-present)
Spouse	Malathi Kannan
Parent	K. C. Ganesan (father) Manimegalai (mother)
Residence	Jayankondam
Alma mater	Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Occupation	Politician Farmer Educationist

Elections contested

Election	Constituency	Party	Result	Vote %	Runner-up	Runner-up Party	Runner-up vote %	Ref.
2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election	Jayankondam	DMK	Won	46.00%	K. Balu	PMK	43.48%	[1]

Early-Life

Ka So Ka Kannan was born on 30 June 1978 in Kandiyankollai village near Jayankondam in Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu. He completed his schooling in AJC Junior College in Kumbakonam and KAP Viswanathan school in Tiruchirappalli then proceeded to pursue his BCom and MCom degrees at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. His father, K. C. Ganesan, was a dedicated follower of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and M. Karunanidhi. K. C. Ganesan served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Jayankondam Assembly constituency two terms.

Personal life

He currently resides in Pon Nagar, Jayankondam. He is married to Malathi Kannan, a dentist, and the couple has two children.

Political career

Ka So Ka Kannan, inspired by his father's political involvement, began his political career at the age of 20. In 2000, he was appointed Union Secretary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for T.Palur, a position he continues to hold. His leadership qualities were soon recognized when he contested the Local Body elections (India) in 2001 and was elected as a Councillor representing the Edanganni and Chindamani wards.

Demonstrating his commitment to local issues, Kannan led a notable protest against the transfer of water from the Kollidam River to Chennai for the Veeranam Lake project. His efforts, supported by local MLAs and ward members, earned widespread appreciation and strengthened his community support.

In 2006, he successfully contested the Local Body Election from the Udayanatham ward and served as the Chairman of the T.Palur Panchayat Union from 2006 to 2011. Throughout his tenure, he implemented various initiatives that resonated with the local population, solidifying his reputation as an effective leader.

Kannan has been an active participant in DMK-organized protests and played a pivotal role in election campaigns. Recognizing his dedication and influence, the DMK nominated Kannan as its candidate for the 2021 Member of the Legislative Assembly Election in the Jayankondam Assembly constituency. After a 20-year hiatus, the party regained the constituency, previously represented by his father, K. C. Ganesan. Kannan's victory in the election marked a significant continuation of his family's political legacy.

Other works

Ka So Ka Kannan is a dedicated farmer, actively managing his agricultural land in his hometown of Kandiyankollai. In honor of his late father, Ka So Ganesan, he established a trust that undertakes various social service initiatives to support the people of his constituency. Through this trust, he has also founded a college in his father’s name, providing scholarships to numerous students, ensuring access to quality education for those in need.