Sivabalan.M

Sivabalan M is a 42-year-old DMK politician representing the Anthiyur constituency in Tamil Nadu's Legislative Assembly. A graduate by education and agriculturalist by profession, he won his first major electoral victory in 2021, defeating the AIADMK candidate by a narrow margin of just 1,275 votes out of 1,76,385 total votes cast. This victory was significant as it helped flip the Anthiyur seat from AIADMK to DMK, contributing to the DMK-led alliance's overall success in ending AIADMK's decade-long rule in Tamil Nadu. With assets worth over ₹8 crores and liabilities of nearly ₹3 crores, his financial profile appears consistent with his agricultural background and political career. Sivabalan faces one criminal case involving charges related to abetment, provocation with intent to cause riot, defamation, and intentional insult - charges that appear to stem from political activities rather than serious criminal conduct. His narrow victory margin of 0.72% in 2021 indicates he represents a competitive constituency where voter sentiment remains divided. The recent departure of former DMK MLA S.R. Raja from the party has created some political uncertainty in the region, though it doesn't directly involve Sivabalan. As an MLA, Sivabalan maintains a relatively low public profile with limited media presence or notable public statements found in recent coverage. His role appears focused on constituency representation rather than high-profile political activities. Voters should know that while he successfully flipped this seat for DMK in 2021, his narrow victory margin suggests he will need to demonstrate concrete development work and effective representation to retain voter confidence in future elections.