Rajasimha Mahendra

M. Rajasimha Mahendra (also spelled Mahindra in some records) is a 49-year-old first-time political candidate contesting from the Avadi Assembly constituency on a BJP ticket in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. With a 12th standard education, Mahendra has declared his profession as farming, pharmaceutical business, and rental income, with total assets of approximately Rs. 12.33 crores (Rs. 2.20 crores movable and Rs. 10.13 crores immovable) and liabilities of Rs. 74.12 lakhs. His affidavit shows no criminal cases. Avadi constituency, formed after the 2008 delimitation, has been a stronghold for Dravidian parties, with DMK's S. M. Nasar winning in 2021 with over 50% vote share and AIADMK's K. Pandiarajan winning in 2016. The constituency, part of Thiruvallur parliamentary seat, had 428,772 registered electors as of 2026. Mahendra faces a challenging electoral debut in a constituency where the BJP has historically had minimal presence. Detailed information about Mahendra's political career, party roles, or community work is not available in public records. He appears to be a relatively unknown figure in Tamil Nadu politics, with no documented history of previous electoral contests, party positions, or public service. His candidature comes at a time when the BJP is attempting to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu through strategic alliances with parties like AIADMK. For voters in Avadi, Mahendra represents a new face without an established track record in governance or public service to evaluate.