G.Janakiraman

G. Janakiraman is a 33-year-old postgraduate working as a Public Relations Officer, contesting from the Madurantakam (SC) constituency in Tamil Nadu for the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK). He represents a relatively new political force in Tamil Nadu that has been challenging the established DMK-AIADMK binary. With declared assets of Rs. 41.84 lakhs and liabilities of Rs. 28.43 lakhs, his financial profile appears modest for a first-time serious contender. His party, NTK, led by filmmaker-turned-politician Seeman, has made significant inroads in Tamil Nadu politics, increasing its vote share from 1.1% in 2016 to 6.72% in 2021, making it the third largest party by vote share in the state. There is some confusion in available records about NTK's 2021 candidate from Madurantakam, with sources mentioning P. Sumitha as the NTK candidate who secured 9,293 votes (5.06%) in that election. The constituency was won by AIADMK's K. Maragatham with 86,646 votes, narrowly defeating MDMK's C. E. Sathya. Janakiraman is now listed as NTK's candidate for the 2026 elections, facing established players including the incumbent Maragatham. As a member of NTK, Janakiraman is associated with a party that promotes Tamil nationalism and has positioned itself as an alternative to mainstream Dravidian parties. The party has been vocal about Tamil identity issues and has occasionally been involved in controversies, including protests over cultural matters, though Janakiraman himself has no declared criminal cases or notable controversies. However, his individual political track record and specific contributions remain largely undocumented in public sources. Voters in Madurantakam should note that Janakiraman is essentially a newcomer with limited public visibility and no documented governance experience. While his party has shown electoral growth, he will be competing against experienced politicians in a reserved SC constituency. His declared profession as a PRO and modest asset base suggest he is not from a wealthy political background, which some voters may view as either a sign of grassroots authenticity or lack of resources to deliver on promises.