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Ancy Shoba Rani, 38, is a Panchayat Member and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) politician contesting from the Colachal constituency in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. She holds a postgraduate degree and has declared assets worth Rs. 6.24 crore, comprising Rs. 2.73 crore in movable assets and Rs. 3.50 crore in immovable assets, with zero liabilities. Her affidavit lists 4 criminal cases involving charges related to obstructing public servants, being part of unlawful assembly, wrongful restraint, public nuisance, disobedience to public orders, criminal trespass, and causing danger in public ways—charges commonly associated with political protests and agitations. Ancy Shoba Rani previously contested the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections from Colachal, where she lost to Indian National Congress candidate J.G. Prince, who secured 49.56% of votes while NTK received only 9.95%. Her candidacy reflects NTK's expanding political footprint in Tamil Nadu under the leadership of Seeman, a filmmaker-turned-politician known for Tamil nationalist rhetoric. The party positions itself as an alternative to the traditional DMK-AIADMK duopoly, advocating for Tamil identity, autonomy, and cultural pride. Despite her political involvement, Ancy Shoba Rani maintains an extremely low public profile with no readily available social media presence, public statements, or documented development work. Web searches reveal no specific information about her activities as a Panchayat Member, community initiatives, or policy positions. The lack of transparency about her professional background and the source of her substantial assets raises questions for voters seeking accountability from their representatives. Voters in Colachal should note that while she carries the NTK banner in a constituency where the party has historically struggled, her criminal cases appear related to political activism rather than serious offenses. However, the absence of a documented track record of public service, coupled with significant wealth for someone in her declared profession and age, means voters have limited information to assess her capability to represent the constituency effectively.