Sankar T.K

Sankar T.K., 52, is a contractor by profession contesting from JOLARPET constituency on a Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) ticket in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. With an 8th standard education, he has declared total assets of ₹66.63 lakhs (₹26.63 lakhs movable and ₹40 lakhs immovable) with liabilities of ₹18 lakhs. His affidavit shows no criminal cases. However, there is a notable discrepancy in publicly available information: while official affidavit data lists Sankar T.K. as the candidate, some election coverage mentions C. Munisamy as TVK's representative from JOLARPET, creating uncertainty about the actual candidacy. TVK, led by popular actor Vijay, is a newly formed political party officially launched in February 2024, positioning itself as a secular social justice party aligned with the legacies of Periyar, Ambedkar, and Kamaraj. The party is contesting 233 out of 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, directly challenging the traditional Dravidian parties DMK and AIADMK. JOLARPET has historically been a competitive constituency with narrow victory margins—in 2021, DMK's K. Devaraji won with 89,490 votes (45.89%) against AIADMK's K.C. Veeramani who secured 88,399 votes (45.33%). Despite extensive searches, there is no verifiable public information about Sankar T.K.'s political history, development work, previous electoral experience, or community activities. No social media presence, news coverage, public statements, or interviews could be found. This complete absence of digital footprint is unusual for a 2026 assembly candidate, making it difficult for voters to assess his track record, community engagement, or suitability for public office. Voters in JOLARPET should note that while TVK's manifesto promises attractive welfare schemes including ₹2,500 monthly assistance for women, free LPG cylinders, and youth unemployment support, there is no information about how Sankar T.K. specifically plans to address local constituency issues. The candidacy confusion and lack of public profile raise questions about transparency and voter communication that merit clarification before election day.