C. Dillibabu

C. Dillibabu, 53, is contesting from Kancheepuram as an Independent candidate with declared assets of only Rs. 37,141 and education listed as 8th Pass. However, web sources reveal a P. Dillibabu (born February 12, 1965, from Poorivakkam, Tamil Nadu) who had a substantial political career as a Communist Party of India (Marxist) legislator. That Dillibabu won from Harur constituency—a Scheduled Caste reserved seat—in both 2006 and 2011 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, and held significant organizational roles including State Committee Member of the Tamil Nadu Farmers Association and State Vice-president of the Tamil Nadu Malaivazh Makkal Association. The education discrepancy is notable: the affidavit declares 8th Pass while Wikipedia lists a BA degree. In 2016, P. Dillibabu's political trajectory changed when the Harur seat was won by R. Murugan, and Dillibabu swapped constituencies to Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar due to a deal between CPI(M) and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK). That election was won by P. Sivakumar. There is no information about P. Dillibabu contesting as an Independent or switching from CPI(M) in recent years. The affidavit shows 'C. Dillibabu' (not 'P. Dillibabu'), which adds to identity verification concerns. The declared profession of 'Weaving Industry' contrasts sharply with the known political career found online. The extremely low declared assets—just Rs. 37,141 with zero immovable property—appear inconsistent with someone who served as an MLA for a decade if this is indeed the same person. No recent media coverage, public statements, or campaign activities could be found for this Independent candidacy from Kancheepuram. Voters should note the significant inconsistencies between affidavit data and online records. Whether this is a case of mistaken identity, incomplete disclosure, or a different person altogether remains unclear. The lack of recent information, absence of social media presence, and minimal declared assets for a 53-year-old candidate raise questions that voters may want clarified before casting their ballot.