Selvam Alias Venkatesh

Selvam alias Venkatesh is a 32-year-old independent candidate contesting from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly elections. With an 8th standard education, he identifies his profession as business and has declared total assets of approximately Rs. 1.14 crores, comprising movable assets of Rs. 51 lakhs and immovable assets of Rs. 63.5 lakhs. He also carries liabilities of approximately Rs. 64.7 lakhs. His affidavit shows no criminal cases registered against him. The Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency has been a DMK stronghold for several elections, with late J. Anbazhagan winning in 2011 and 2016, followed by current Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin securing a commanding victory in 2021 with nearly 69% of votes. The constituency has 163,866 registered voters, with women voters (84,396) slightly outnumbering men (79,412). As an independent candidate, Selvam faces an uphill battle in a constituency dominated by major political parties. The 2026 election is shaping up as a multi-cornered contest featuring DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin, AIADMK's Adhi Rajaram, TVK's D Selvam, and NTK's Ayisha Begum. There is virtually no public information available about Selvam alias Venkatesh's political background, community work, or reasons for contesting independently. Voters should note that independent candidates in Tamil Nadu politics historically struggle to gain traction against established party machinery, particularly in urban constituencies like Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni. With no visible media presence, social media activity, or documented political history, Selvam remains an unknown quantity to the electorate. His declared assets and business background suggest moderate financial standing, but without information about his vision, plans, or community connections, voters have limited basis to assess his candidacy beyond what appears in his election affidavit.