K. Jayaprakash

K. Jayaprakash, 41, is contesting from the Athoor constituency in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, representing Puthiya Tamilagam. With a 10th standard education and running his own business, Jayaprakash has declared modest assets of approximately Rs. 9.87 lakhs, all in movable assets with no immovable property. He faces one criminal case involving charges under sections 143 (being member of an unlawful assembly) and 269 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life), though neither falls under serious IPC categories. Puthiya Tamilagam, founded by K. Krishnasamy on December 15, 1997, is a centre-right party focused on nationalism and social equity. The party has had limited electoral success, winning only 2 seats in the 2011 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections when allied with AIADMK, and losing all seats contested in 2016 (DMK alliance) and subsequently. In the 2021 Athoor assembly election, the party's candidate secured just 880 votes (0.38%), while DMK's I. Periyasamy won decisively with 165,809 votes (72.11%). Despite extensive searches, no specific information about K. Jayaprakash's political career, development initiatives, public service record, or community engagement could be found. There is no digital footprint, social media presence, or media coverage documenting his political activities or contributions to the constituency. This suggests he is either a first-time candidate or has maintained a low profile in public life. Voters should note that K. Jayaprakash represents a party with minimal electoral presence in Athoor constituency. With no documented track record of public service or development work available for review, and facing a constituency where Puthiya Tamilagam previously secured less than 1% vote share, voters have limited information to assess his potential effectiveness as a representative.