Sankarkumar .S

Sankarkumar S is a 47-year-old Independent candidate from Kattumannarkoil (SC) constituency in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district. A 12th pass educated daily wage worker, he represents the grassroots political aspirant trying to break into an electoral landscape traditionally dominated by established political parties. With declared assets of approximately Rs. 5.93 lakhs (all movable, no immovable property) and no liabilities or criminal cases, his financial profile is consistent with his declared profession as a daily wage earner. Kattumannarkoil is a Scheduled Caste reserved constituency with a mix of Dalit and Vanniyar voters, along with a significant Muslim population. The seat has historically been contested fiercely between VCK (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi), AIADMK, and DMK. In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, VCK's Sinthanai Selvan won with 86,056 votes (49.20%), defeating AIADMK's N. Murugumaran who secured 75,491 votes (43.16%). Sankarkumar S contested as an Independent in 2021 but did not secure a winning position. There is virtually no public record of Sankarkumar S's political activities, campaign efforts, or policy positions. He has no identifiable social media presence, no documented public statements, and no media coverage beyond basic electoral records. This lack of visibility suggests limited grassroots organization or campaign infrastructure. For voters in Kattumannarkoil, the key issues remain unfulfilled demands of farmers, infrastructure gaps, and water supply concerns from Veeranam lake—issues that require substantial political backing and resources to address effectively.