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About the Candidate
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R. Paulraj, 38, is a dentist-turned-politician representing the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) from Alangulam constituency in Tamil Nadu. As a graduate professional with assets worth Rs 1.57 crores, he represents a growing trend of educated professionals joining the Tamil nationalist party founded by filmmaker-politician Seeman. His declaration of 4 criminal cases involving charges related to unlawful assembly, disobedience to public orders, and acts likely to spread infection suggests active participation in the party's protest movements and civil disobedience campaigns.
The NTK has shown remarkable growth in Tamil Nadu politics, increasing its vote share from 3.91% in 2019 to 8.19% in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, positioning itself as an alternative to the traditional DMK-AIADMK duopoly. In Alangulam specifically, the party's vote share jumped from 1.29% in 2016 to 7.15% in 2021, indicating growing local support. However, despite this growth, the party has yet to win any seats and recent polls predict it may struggle to convert vote share into electoral victories in 2026.
Paulraj enters politics at a time when his party is gaining traction among youth disillusioned with mainstream Dravidian parties, but also faces criticism for its uncompromising stance and involvement in various protests. The party's refusal to form alliances and its focus on Tamil nationalism appeals to a specific voter base but may limit broader electoral success. Voters in Alangulam should consider whether they want a representative from a growing but protest-prone party that has yet to demonstrate governance experience.
Political History
2025 - Contesting first election from Alangulam on NTK ticket
2016-2021 - NTK vote share in Alangulam increased from 1.29% to 7.15%
Declared 4 criminal cases with 7 charges including unlawful assembly, disobedience to public servant orders, and malignant acts likely to spread infection. These are non-serious charges but indicate repeated involvement in protests and public order violations.
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Total Cases
Charges
§143
Punishment for Being member of an unlawful assembly
§283
Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
§188
Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant
§270
Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
§285
Causing danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation.
§189
Defines Unlawful assembly
§189(2)
Being member of an unlawful assembly.)
Profession Details
SelfDentist
SpouseEngineer
Income Sources
SelfDentist
SpouseHouse Wife
Party Role:
Candidate for Alangulam constituency representing NTK in upcoming election
Achievements
• Professional dentist with graduate-level education bringing healthcare expertise to politics
• Part of a political movement that has tripled its vote share in Tamil Nadu over 5 years
Paulraj represents a growing political party that has tripled its vote share in Tamil Nadu from 3.9% to 8.2% between 2019-2024, appealing to youth seeking alternatives to traditional parties. However, the party remains without electoral victories and faces criticism for its uncompromising stance and nationalist rhetoric.
“NTK has emerged as the third largest political party in Tamil Nadu with 6.72% vote share in 2021 assembly elections”— En
“Party vote share increased to 8.19% in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, showing growing support”— En
“Opinion polls for 2026 predict NTK will get 4.9% votes but win no seats”— Msn
“Party involved in protests against films and other issues, leading to legal cases”— Thenewsminute