Ponnumani.R

Ponnumani.R is a 31-year-old candidate from the Tamilar Makkal Katchi (TMK) contesting from Hosur constituency in Tamil Nadu. Declaring herself as a daily wage worker with modest assets of Rs. 21,480 and no immovable property, she represents the grassroots character of her party. Hosur is a major industrial city in Krishnagiri district, home to manufacturing giants like Stellantis, Ashok Leyland, Titan, and TVS Motors. In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, Ponnumani contested from Hosur and secured 11,422 votes (4.60% vote share), finishing third behind DMK's Y. Prakaash who won with 118,231 votes (47.65%) and AIADMK's S. Jyothi with 105,864 votes (42.67%). This performance was an improvement over the party's 2019 by-election showing when TMK candidate M. Rajasekar received only 6,740 votes (2.95%). Her party, Tamilar Makkal Katchi, is led by actor-turned-politician Seeman and advocates Tamil nationalism and opposition to mainstream parties. In 2021, TMK secured 6.72% statewide vote share, establishing itself as Tamil Nadu's third-largest political party with significant support among youth voters. However, pre-poll surveys for the 2026 Assembly elections suggest the party is not expected to win many seats despite its vote share. Voters should note that while Ponnumani has no criminal record or controversies, there is extremely limited information about her personal background, education details, community work, or specific policy positions. Her minimal media presence and lack of documented achievements make it difficult to assess her capability or track record beyond her electoral performance.