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R Rengaswamy
Spouse Profession
NIL
Current Representative — KARUR
SENTHILBALAJI V
DMK · Won in 2021
Total Assets
₹8.20 Cr
Movable Assets
₹1.97 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹6.23 Cr
Liabilities
₹22.92 L
1
Total Cases
Charges
Punishment for wrongful restraint
Convictions
1 STC 10/2026 DM cum JM Krishnarayapuram IPC 341 Section 3,4AA(4),5 TN Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurment) Act Fine Rs 1700/-10 Mar 2026No
Financial Year: 2025 - 2026
Financial Year: 2025 - 2026
Political History
2021 - Contested Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from Karur constituency on NTK ticket; secured 7,316 votes (3.55%); lost to DMK's V. Senthil Balaji
2024 - Contested Lok Sabha election from Karur on NTK ticket; secured 87,503 votes (7.73%); lost to INC's S. Jothimani
2026 - Announced as NTK candidate for Karur Assembly constituency for upcoming elections
Achievements
• Demonstrated consistent political commitment by contesting multiple elections for NTK without party switches
• More than doubled vote share from 3.55% (2021 Assembly) to 7.73% (2024 Lok Sabha), reflecting growing acceptance among voters
• Maintains professional career as a post-graduate doctor while actively participating in politics
Dr. Karuppaiya is seen as part of NTK's Tamil nationalist movement but has limited individual recognition. His modest electoral performance (3.55% in 2021, 7.73% in 2024) reflects NTK's emerging status as an alternative force rather than a mainstream contender. The party faces criticism for inflammatory rhetoric and disruptive protests, though it attracts younger voters seeking alternatives to traditional Dravidian politics.