Rajendaran N

Rajendaran N, 48, is contesting as an Independent candidate from Aravakurichi constituency in Tamil Nadu. Despite declaring his profession as 'Driver' with assets of Rs. 25.83 lacs, web searches reveal a much more extensive political background. He began his political career with the DMK, serving as the party's propaganda secretary before being expelled in 1991. Following his expulsion, he founded the Thayaga Marumalarchi Kazhagam (TMK) party the same year, demonstrating entrepreneurial political instincts. Rajendaran achieved electoral success in 1996 when he won the Park Town constituency in the Assembly polls. His TMK party merged back with the DMK in 1996 after Vaiko's departure from DMK and formation of MDMK. However, his political journey has been marked by frequent party switches: he left DMK again in 2004 to form the All India Latchiya Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and by 2006 he was supporting the rival AIADMK in Assembly elections. After DMK returned to power in 2006, he was appointed vice-chairman of the Small Savings Scheme but subsequently resigned from that position. Notably, there is a significant disconnect between his declared profession and assets versus his documented political career. For someone who founded a political party, served as an elected MLA, held a DMK leadership position, and occupied a government post, the declared assets of Rs. 25.83 lacs and current profession as 'Driver' raise questions. No recent media coverage, social media presence, or public activity from the last decade could be found, suggesting he has largely disappeared from the political spotlight. There is no documented history of him contesting from Aravakurichi constituency previously. Voters should note the lack of transparency regarding how a former MLA and party founder is now declaring himself as a driver with modest assets, and the absence of any recent political activity or public engagement. His history of frequent party switches also raises questions about political consistency and ideological commitment.