S.Iruthyaraj

S. Iruthyaraj is a 45-year-old auto driver contesting from the Madurai South constituency on a Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) ticket in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. With an 8th standard education, he represents the grassroots political aspirant seeking to enter legislative politics from a working-class background. His declared assets stand at approximately Rs. 53.57 lakhs, including movable assets of Rs. 15.95 lakhs and immovable assets of Rs. 37.62 lakhs, with liabilities of Rs. 10.10 lakhs—figures that appear consistent with his declared profession as an auto driver. Iruthyaraj is contesting under the banner of TVK, a regional party founded by T. Velmurugan in 2012 after his expulsion from the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK). The party has positioned itself around Tamil identity politics, social justice issues, and regional development concerns. TVK recently exited its alliance with the DMK ahead of the 2026 elections due to disagreements over seat-sharing arrangements and is now contesting independently in 170 constituencies across Tamil Nadu. As a first-time candidate, Iruthyaraj has virtually no public profile or online presence. No information is available about his previous political activities, community work, or public service record. His clean affidavit with zero criminal cases suggests no legal complications, but the absence of any documented political history makes it difficult to assess his capability or commitment to public service. Voters in Madurai South should note that Iruthyaraj represents a smaller regional party without significant electoral track record, and his personal credentials beyond his profession as an auto driver remain undocumented in public records. His candidacy reflects the opportunity for working-class individuals to participate in democratic politics, though his lack of established credentials or public work history may be a consideration for voters seeking experienced representation.