Shanmugam.G

Shanmugam.G is a 56-year-old Independent candidate contesting from Gobichettipalayam assembly constituency in Erode district, Tamil Nadu. With only 5th standard education, he declares his profession as working in a private company with modest assets of ₹6.8 lakhs and no criminal cases. However, his candidacy raises questions due to significant inconsistencies in his election filings. Just months earlier in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Shanmugam.G contested as an Independent from Salem constituency, declaring himself as a 'Textile Manufacturer' aged 54 with 8th Pass education and only ₹50,000 in assets with zero income. The dramatic increase in declared assets to ₹6.8 lakhs within the same year, along with discrepancies in age and educational qualifications between filings, suggests possible errors or incomplete disclosures in his affidavits. Shanmugam.G has no visible political history, public profile, or media presence. No records exist of any development work, community service, or political activities associated with him. He is contesting in a constituency that has been a stronghold of K.A. Sengottaiyan, who won three consecutive terms (2006, 2016, 2021) for AIADMK before recently joining TVK. The 2021 election saw Sengottaiyan win with 51% of votes, defeating DMK's candidate by over 28,000 votes. Voters should note that Shanmugam.G appears to be a fringe candidate with no established track record, organizational support, or visible campaign presence. The inconsistencies in his affidavit declarations and complete absence of any public record of his activities raise questions about the seriousness of his candidacy.