Rajan. S

Rajan S. is a 39-year-old Independent candidate contesting from Kanniyakumari constituency in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly elections. A graduate by education, he works as a coolie and has declared assets of Rs. 3 lakh—all in movable assets with no immovable property. His affidavit lists one criminal case involving charges under sections related to being part of an unlawful assembly, wrongful restraint, and committing public nuisance, though none are classified as serious IPC charges. Rajan's political history shows a single previous electoral attempt in 2006 when he contested as an Independent candidate from the same Kanniyakumari constituency. He received 769 votes, representing just 0.61% of the total votes cast, finishing far behind DMK's N. Suresh Rajan who won with 63,181 votes (50.05%). There is no record of him contesting in the subsequent 2011, 2016, or 2021 Assembly elections, suggesting a 20-year gap in electoral participation. Web searches reveal virtually no media coverage, public statements, or social media presence for Rajan. No controversies, development work, or community initiatives have been reported in available sources. His financial declaration appears consistent with his stated profession as a coolie, and no additional business interests or undisclosed income sources were found online. Voters in Kanniyakumari should note that this candidate represents a return to electoral politics after two decades of absence, with minimal track record and no documented governance experience or party backing. His declared assets and profession suggest modest means, but there is no available information about his campaign platform, policy positions, or reasons for contesting as an Independent in 2026.