Chandrasekaran B

V. Chandrasekaran (also listed as Chandrasekaran B in official records) is a 41-year-old graduate professional and businessman contesting from the Gingee Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu's 2026 elections on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ticket. This marks his electoral debut, as no previous election data is available for him. He is part of TVK's ambitious plan to contest all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, with the party founded by actor-turned-politician Vijay on February 2, 2024. Chandrasekaran declares total assets of Rs. 1.61 crore (movable assets of Rs. 62.96 lakhs and immovable assets of Rs. 99 lakhs) with liabilities of Rs. 29.92 lakhs. However, his candidacy carries a significant concern: he has declared one serious criminal case involving IPC Section 326 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means) and Section 323 (voluntarily causing hurt). These are serious charges related to violence, though no details about the case's context, date, or current status are available in public records. As a TVK candidate, Chandrasekaran is riding the wave of the party's maiden electoral venture. TVK has positioned itself as an alternative to the traditional DMK-AIADMK binary, with founder Vijay announcing candidates for all seats on March 29, 2026, and himself contesting from Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East. The party has taken progressive stances, including moving the Supreme Court for stricter laws against honour killings, and has accused the DMK government of corruption in the TASMAC liquor trade. However, the party has been embroiled in controversy following the September 27, 2025 Karur crowd crush tragedy that killed 41 people and injured around 100, leading to criminal proceedings against TVK leaders including general secretary N. Anand for alleged negligence and safety violations. Voters in Gingee should weigh the criminal charges against Chandrasekaran alongside TVK's promises of change and the party's organizational challenges as a nascent political entity.