Sumathi.G

Sumathi.G, 57, is contesting as an independent candidate from Gobichettipalayam constituency in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Legislative Assembly elections. A 10th pass homemaker, she has declared total assets of Rs. 55.51 lakhs (Rs. 25.51 lakhs movable and Rs. 30 lakhs immovable) with liabilities of Rs. 9.95 lakhs. She has no criminal cases registered against her. No previous electoral history or public political activity could be traced through available sources. This appears to be her first foray into electoral politics, running as an independent without backing from major political parties. Her candidacy comes at a time when Gobichettipalayam has become a highly competitive constituency following the departure of long-time MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan from AIADMK to TVK party. Gobichettipalayam, located in Erode district, falls under the Tiruppur Lok Sabha constituency. The constituency has traditionally been a stronghold dominated by established political figures, with Sengottaiyan winning eight terms since 1980. The 2021 election saw him secure victory with 51% of votes against DMK's candidate who received 37.58%. Independent candidates typically face significant challenges in Tamil Nadu's bipolar political landscape dominated by Dravidian parties. Voters should note that as an independent candidate with no documented political track record, Sumathi.G enters a highly competitive race against established party machinery. Her financial disclosures appear modest and consistent with her declared profession as a homemaker. However, the absence of any public information about her political platform, community work, or reasons for contesting makes it difficult to assess her potential effectiveness as a representative.