Selvam Alias Harinarayanan

Selvam Alias Harinarayanan is a 33-year-old advocate contesting as an Independent candidate from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He is a graduate professional by education and practices as an advocate by profession. Despite being registered as a candidate, there is virtually no public information available about his political background, legal career, or reasons for entering electoral politics. His declared assets of Rs. 67,034 are notably minimal for a practicing advocate in Chennai, raising questions about either the completeness of disclosures or his professional standing. He has declared no immovable property and minimal movable assets, with zero liabilities. Importantly, he has no criminal cases registered against him, maintaining a clean legal record. Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni is one of Chennai's most politically significant constituencies, historically a DMK bastion that elected J. Anbazhagan twice before current Chief Minister's son Udhayanidhi Stalin won decisively in 2021 with nearly 69% of votes. The constituency comprises dense urban areas, heritage zones, coastal localities, and working-class neighborhoods, making it a challenging battleground for any candidate, especially Independents without party machinery. Voters should note that Selvam has no visible campaign presence, no documented political history, and no media coverage or public engagement activities. There is potential confusion between this Independent candidate and 'D Selvam' representing the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), though they appear to be different individuals. For an Independent candidate in a high-stakes constituency dominated by major Dravidian parties, the lack of any public profile or campaign infrastructure raises serious questions about electoral viability and voter outreach capabilities.