P Ramasamy

P. Ramasamy, 45, is a candidate from Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) contesting from the Senthamangalam (ST) constituency in Tamil Nadu. With an 8th standard education and declaring agriculture as his profession, Ramasamy represents a regional party founded by T. Velmurugan in 2012 that focuses on farmers' rights, youth empowerment, and Tamil identity. His declared assets of Rs. 1,88,500 with no immovable property are notably modest for a politician who has contested state assembly elections. Ramasamy's political career has been marked by electoral challenges. In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, he lost to K. Ponnusamy of the DMK, who secured 90,681 votes (45.51%). The constituency has historically alternated between AIADMK and DMK, making it challenging terrain for smaller parties. His affidavit reveals 2 criminal cases with serious charges including assault on public servants (§353), rioting (§147), wrongful confinement in secret (§346), and voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons (§324)—charges that raise questions about his conduct and temperament. His party, TVK, has gained some attention for social justice advocacy, particularly approaching the Supreme Court seeking special laws against honor killings following the murder of a Dalit engineer in Tirunelveli. However, the party recently made headlines by exiting the DMK alliance in early 2025, with leader Velmurugan citing unmet demands including a caste census and internal reservation for Vanniyars. Despite this party-level activism, Ramasamy himself maintains minimal public visibility with limited documented constituency work or social media presence. Voters should note that while Ramasamy's party takes positions on social justice issues, he personally faces serious criminal charges and has declared assets that appear unusually low for his age and political activity. His limited track record, electoral defeat in 2021, and the absence of documented development work or public engagement raise questions about his preparedness and suitability for legislative responsibility in a reserved constituency.