Sivajothi .M

Sivajothi M, 41, is a businessman and graduate representing Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) from the Kattumannarkoil (SC) constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. With declared assets of Rs. 46 lakhs and liabilities of Rs. 3.85 lakhs, he enters politics at a time when NTK, founded by filmmaker-politician Seeman, has emerged as a significant third force in Tamil Nadu politics. The party's vote share grew from 1.1% in 2016 to 6.72% in 2021, though in Kattumannarkoil specifically, NTK secured only 3.89% votes in the previous election. Sivajothi M's candidature comes with legal concerns—his affidavit declares 3 criminal cases including one serious charge under IPC §324 for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons, along with charges for wrongful restraint (§341) and affray (§160). These are matters voters should consider carefully. He faces a tough electoral battle in Kattumannarkoil, an agrarian constituency with significant Dalit and Vanniyar populations, where the main contest is expected between VCK's L.E. Jothimani and PMK's Dr. Anbu Cholan. NTK's platform centers on Tamil nationalism and regional autonomy, maintaining an independent stance by refusing alliances with major Dravidian parties. The party has been active in advocating for causes like grazing rights for pastoral communities and protesting against perceived cultural misrepresentations, though some protests have drawn criticism and court intervention. For Sivajothi M, the challenge will be to increase NTK's modest 2021 vote share in a constituency where farmers' basic demands reportedly remain unfulfilled. Voters should note that while NTK represents an alternative political voice in Tamil Nadu, specific information about Sivajothi M's individual track record, development work, or community service is not available in public records. His business background and the declared criminal cases are the primary known factors about his personal profile.