T.Thirumaran

T. Thirumaran, 42, is a former legislator making a comeback bid as an Independent candidate from Alangudi constituency in Tamil Nadu. He notably won this seat in 1980 as an AIADMK candidate, securing a decisive victory with 59,206 votes (55.33%) against the INC candidate. After his 1980 triumph, Thirumaran appears to have stepped back from active electoral politics, with the constituency seeing various winners from different parties over the subsequent decades including AIADMK, DMK, CPI and Independent candidates. His decision to contest as an Independent in 2024, rather than with his former party AIADMK, suggests either a break with the party or inability to secure their ticket. The most concerning aspect is his declared assets of just Rs. 13,000 with no immovable property - an unusually low figure for someone with a political background spanning over four decades. Voters should consider both his past electoral success and the significant time gap in his political activity when evaluating his current candidacy.