Sumathi . S

Sumathi S, also known as Sumathi Seenivasan, is a 52-year-old postgraduate contesting the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections from Bhuvanagiri constituency on a Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) ticket. Declaring herself as a housewife by profession, she represents a party that has shown significant growth trajectory in recent years, with NTK's vote share increasing from 1.1% in 2016 to 6.72% in 2021 Assembly elections, and further to over 8% in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. With assets of Rs. 78.05 lakhs and liabilities of Rs. 35 lakhs, her financial declarations appear standard for her stated profession, though she owns no immovable property. Sumathi is contesting from a constituency where NTK previously secured only 3.53% votes in 2021 through candidate Rathinavel R., finishing third behind DMK and AIADMK. Her candidacy is part of NTK's comprehensive strategy of fielding candidates in all 234 constituencies for the April 23, 2026 elections. The party, founded by film director-turned-politician Seeman in 2010, gained official recognition as a state party by the Election Commission in May 2025, marking a significant milestone in its political journey. While Sumathi herself has limited public visibility, her party has been embroiled in controversies, particularly the recent protests against the film 'Kingdom' that led to theater disruptions and arrests of NTK members, prompting Madras High Court intervention. The party's 2026 manifesto focuses on decentralization, anti-drug measures, Tamil-centric policies, and environmental conservation. Voters in Bhuvanagiri should note that while NTK represents an emerging political force with growing youth support and Tamil nationalist appeal, the party has yet to prove its governance capabilities, and Sumathi enters as a first-time candidate with no legislative or administrative track record.