Rajeevgandhi S

Rajeevgandhi S, 41, is the AIADMK candidate for the Kallakurichi (SC) reserved constituency in Tamil Nadu. A graduate professional who declares his occupation as farming, Rajeevgandhi presents an unusually low public profile for a major party candidate—with virtually no online presence, media coverage, or documented political history. His declared assets of Rs. 1.42 crore (Rs. 92.5 lakh movable and Rs. 50 lakh immovable) with zero liabilities appear reasonable for someone claiming to be a farmer, though this cannot be independently verified. The most concerning aspect of his candidacy is a pending criminal case involving serious charges under IPC Sections 452 (house trespass after preparation for hurt), 147 (rioting), and 353 (assault on public servant to deter them from duty). These are cognizable offenses that suggest involvement in violent confrontation, though details about the case, its context, or current status are not publicly available. The complete absence of information about when these charges were filed or their judicial outcome leaves voters with significant questions. Rajeevgandhi is contesting from a constituency where AIADMK has shown both strength and vulnerability in recent years. In the 2021 Assembly elections, AIADMK's M. Senthilkumar won with 49.26% of votes, but in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the AIADMK candidate secured only 40.64% and lost to DMK. The constituency is reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates, making community representation a critical factor. However, the candidate's lack of documented public service, political achievements, or community work—combined with pending criminal charges—presents voters with limited information to assess his suitability for representing this constituency. Voters should note that the complete absence of verifiable information about this candidate's political background, party role, or public activities is highly unusual for a major party nominee in a state election. This lack of transparency, combined with undisclosed criminal case details, warrants careful consideration.