Kavitha C

Kavitha C, a 42-year-old candidate contesting from Jolarpet constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, presents a complex profile with significant discrepancies between official records and web search findings. Her affidavit declares her as an Independent candidate with profession listed as 'House Wife,' minimal assets of Rs. 1.41 lakhs, and 12th Pass education. However, web sources consistently identify her as 'Kavitha Dhandapani,' a DMK candidate with an established political history and active campaign presence. According to available electoral records, Kavitha Dhandapani contested from Jolarpet in 2016 as a DMK candidate but lost to K. C. Veeramani of AIADMK by a margin of 10,991 votes (6.07%). The constituency later went to DMK in 2021 when K. Devaraji won with 89,490 votes (45.89%), defeating AIADMK's K. C. Veeramani. Web sources describe her campaign as focused on welfare schemes, social justice, and development projects, maintaining social media presence on Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, and Instagram for sharing campaign updates and policy announcements. Her public statements emphasize DMK's welfare model, particularly schemes benefiting women, farmers, and underprivileged communities. The significant discrepancy between her affidavit (Independent candidate, housewife, minimal assets) and web presence (DMK candidate, active politician, established campaigner) raises important questions about identity verification and financial transparency. There is also confusion in search results mentioning both 'Kavitha Dhandapani' (DMK) and 'Kavitha Independent' as separate entities in Jolarpet, though they may be the same person. No controversies, criminal cases, or corruption allegations appear against her in available records, which distinguishes her from K. Kavitha of Telangana who faced legal issues in the Delhi liquor policy scam. Voters in Jolarpet should be aware of these discrepancies and seek clarification on her actual party affiliation, political experience, and financial background. The minimal declared assets appear inconsistent with the profile of someone engaged in active electoral politics with established campaign infrastructure and social media presence. Her focus on welfare schemes aligns with DMK's broader governance model, but the confusion about her identity and affiliations merits careful voter scrutiny.