T. Prem Balaji

T. Prem Balaji is a 51-year-old building consultant from Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, running as an Independent candidate in the assembly elections. A graduate professional by education, Balaji previously contested the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from the same constituency but was defeated by DMK's M. Varalakshmi, who secured 130,573 votes (48.18%). His specific vote count from that election is not documented in publicly available records, suggesting a marginal performance. Balaji's financial disclosure raises questions about his professional success. Despite declaring his profession as building consulting, he reports total assets of only ₹90,419 with zero immovable property—an unusually modest portfolio for someone mid-career in the construction industry. He has declared no criminal cases and no liabilities. Politically, Balaji operates without party infrastructure or apparent grassroots support. He has no documented history of development work, public welfare initiatives, or community engagement in Chengalpattu. His complete absence from social media platforms and lack of media coverage suggest minimal voter outreach or campaign visibility. Voters should note that Balaji is contesting against established party candidates in a constituency where the DMK has won the last two elections (2016 and 2021). With no discernible electoral base, public profile, or documented track record of community service, his candidacy appears to lack the organizational strength or popular support necessary for a competitive showing in the 2026 election.