Saravanan. P.S.T

P.S.T. Saravanan, 57, is a DMK Member of Legislative Assembly representing Kalasapakkam constituency in Tamil Nadu since May 12, 2021. His political journey has been marked by notable party transitions and a significant electoral victory. He began his career as Madurai Rural Unit Secretary of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) and also served as Deputy Leader of DMK's Doctor wing. However, after being denied a ticket by DMK to contest the 2021 elections, he briefly joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in March 2021, only to face internal opposition and resign within weeks, returning to DMK. His 2021 electoral victory was particularly significant as he defeated former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister V. Panneerselvam of AIADMK by a margin of 9,222 votes (4.69%), securing 47.92% of votes (94,134 votes) against Panneerselvam's 43.23%. This win in a direct contest against a former Chief Minister established his political credentials in the constituency. Saravanan's career has also been marked by controversy. In 2022, while briefly with BJP, he was involved in a footwear-throwing incident targeting Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan during a memorial event for a soldier. He later publicly apologized and resigned from BJP, citing the party's 'politics of hatred and religion' as reasons for his departure. He holds a Post Graduate degree and declares assets worth Rs. 6.93 crore, primarily in immovable property (Rs. 5.88 crore), with agriculture listed as his profession. Voters should know that while Saravanan has demonstrated electoral strength by defeating a prominent leader, his multiple party switches within a short timeframe and involvement in a public disorder incident raise questions about political consistency and conduct. As a first-time MLA, his development record in Kalasapakkam is still being established, and specific details about local projects or schemes implemented under his tenure are not yet widely documented.