Dr M Sudhakar

Dr. M Sudhakar, 52, is a Graduate Professional contesting from the KATPADI constituency in Tamil Nadu on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ticket. He declares his profession as 'Doctor' with assets worth ₹7.17 crore (₹2.28 crore movable, ₹4.89 crore immovable) and liabilities of ₹90.73 lakh. Notably, his affidavit declares two serious criminal cases with charges including IPC 307 (Attempt to Murder), IPC 326 (causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons), rioting, unlawful assembly, wrongful confinement, and public nuisance. Despite being a candidate for a party led by popular actor Vijay, Dr. Sudhakar has virtually no online presence, media coverage, or public profile. Web searches could not verify his medical practice, professional background, or political activities. This lack of public information is unusual for a legislative assembly candidate, especially one representing a new party attempting to make electoral inroads in Tamil Nadu. He is contesting from KATPADI, a constituency historically dominated by DMK's Durai Murugan who won consistently from 1989 to 2021. TVK, founded in February 2024 by actor Vijay, is contesting all 234 constituencies independently in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections without alliances with BJP or DMK. The party has faced significant challenges including the tragic Karur rally stampede in September 2025 that killed 41 people and led to FIRs against party leadership. Voters should note the serious criminal charges declared in the affidavit, the lack of verifiable information about the candidate's professional work, and the absence of any documented public service, development work, or political track record. This is Dr. Sudhakar's first electoral contest with no previous election data available.