Prakash P. S/O Paulraj P

Prakash P., son of Paulraj P., is a 42-year-old advocate practicing at the Madurai High Court Branch who is contesting from Cumbum constituency in Tamil Nadu as an Independent candidate. His political footprint remains minimal, having previously contested the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections from the same constituency where he secured only 7,900 votes, representing 3.89% of the total vote share, and lost decisively to N. Eramakrishnan of the DMK party. His affidavit reveals concerning aspects: he has declared one criminal case involving three serious IPC sections—§495 (concealment of former marriage while contracting subsequent marriage), §324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons), and §417 (cheating). These charges involve both allegations of bigamy-related offenses and violence, raising questions about personal conduct. Interestingly, web searches found no documentation of these criminal cases, suggesting either very recent filings or limited media coverage. Financially, Prakash has declared total assets of Rs. 24.44 lakhs, all movable, with zero immovable property—an unusual profile for a lawyer of his age and experience. He carries liabilities of Rs. 10.08 lakhs, representing over 40% of his total assets. His financial profile appears modest for a High Court advocate, with no land or property ownership declared. Voters should note that Prakash operates with virtually no public presence—no social media accounts, documented development work, or media coverage could be found. As an Independent candidate without party machinery or visible community engagement, and carrying serious criminal charges, he represents a high-risk choice. His previous electoral performance suggests minimal support base, and the absence of any documented public service or advocacy work raises questions about his candidacy's purpose and viability.