Silambarasan

Silambarasan, 35, is a graduate and business proprietor contesting from Ambattur constituency on a Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) ticket in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He represents the NTK's effort to field candidates across all 234 constituencies as the party seeks to establish itself as a credible alternative to the DMK and AIADMK. However, his candidacy comes with significant concerns - he faces serious criminal charges under IPC sections 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), and declares a negative net worth with liabilities exceeding assets. The NTK, founded in 1958 and currently led by Seeman, has been experiencing a notable rise in Tamil Nadu politics. The party's vote share grew from 1.76% in 2016 to over 8% in recent elections, particularly attracting younger voters seeking alternatives to traditional Dravidian politics. In Ambattur specifically, NTK's performance has improved significantly - from R. Anbuthennarasan receiving just 2.20% votes in 2016 to H. Mahendran securing 9.54% in 2021. Silambarasan's financial declaration raises questions about his business acumen, as he reports total assets of Rs. 9.05 lakhs against liabilities of Rs. 11.24 lakhs. Combined with pending criminal cases related to financial crimes, voters will need to weigh these concerns against the NTK's broader appeal as an emerging political force advocating Tamil nationalism and social change.