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{{Short description|Indian politician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Ka. So. Ka. Kannan
| office = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]
| image = Kasokakannan.jpg
| constituency = [[Jayankondam]]
| predecessor = K. N. Ramalingam
| term_start = 12 May 2021
| party = [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]
(1996-present)
| spouse = Malathi Kannan
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1978|06|16|df=y}}
| birth_place = Kandiyankollai
| parents = [[K. C. Ganesan]] (father)
Manimegalai (mother)
| alma_mater = [[Manonmaniam Sundaranar University]]
| occupation = Politician
Farmer
Educationist
}}

'''Ka. So. Ka. Kannan''' is an Indian politician from the [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]. He is representing [[Jayankondam Assembly constituency|Jayankondam]] constituency in [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of Legislative Assembly]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].

== Elections contested ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Election
! Constituency
! Party
! Result
! Vote %
! Runner-up
! Runner-up Party
! Runner-up vote %
! Ref.
|- style="background:#cfc;"
|bgcolor=#98FB98 | [[2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election]] || [[Jayankondam Assembly constituency|Jayankondam]]|| [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] || Won ||46.00% || K. Balu|| [[Pattali Makkal Katchi|PMK]] || 43.48%|| <ref name=":0">{{cite web |title= Form 21E (Return of Election) |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211228045341/https://www.elections.tn.gov.in/Form21E_TNLA2021/AC150.pdf |url= https://www.elections.tn.gov.in/Form21E_TNLA2021/AC150.pdf|access-date= 1 May 2022 |archive-date=28 Dec 2021}}</ref>
|}

== 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 23. In 2000, he was appointed Union Secretary of the [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (DMK) for [[T.Palur Block|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 in Tamil Nadu|Local Body Election]] from the [[Udayanatham (East)|Udayanatham]] ward and served as the [[Chairman]] of the [[T.Palur Block|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|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.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Tamil Nadu MLAs 2021–2026]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam politicians]]
[[Category:1978 births]]

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