Ramesh. G.

Ramesh G., 50, is a candidate for Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) from the Attur (SC) constituency in Tamil Nadu. With a 10th standard education and declaring no profession, Ramesh represents a small regional party founded by T. Velmurugan in January 2012 after splitting from Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK). His candidacy comes at a time when TVK has recently exited the DMK-led alliance due to disagreements over seat-sharing and unmet demands for caste census and Vanniyar reservations. Ramesh's financial declaration raises eyebrows: total assets of just Rs. 1 lakh (entirely movable, with zero immovable property) against liabilities of Rs. 1.70 lakh, resulting in a negative net worth. His affidavit also discloses one pending criminal case with charges under IPC §326(g) (mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house) and §189(2) (being member of unlawful assembly), though no details about the case are publicly available. The Attur (SC) constituency has historically been an AIADMK stronghold, with A.P. Jayasankaran winning in 2021 by defeating DMK's K. Chinnadurai by 8,257 votes, and R.M. Chinnathambi winning in 2016 by a margin of 17,334 votes. Ramesh faces an uphill battle as a candidate from a smaller party with no established presence in this constituency. There is virtually no individual media coverage or public profile available for Ramesh, making it difficult to assess his political experience, community work, or electoral prospects. Voters should note that while TVK positions itself as championing Tamil identity and social justice, Ramesh's minimal asset declaration, lack of disclosed income source, pending criminal charges, and absence of documented political track record raise questions that merit scrutiny before casting votes.