Kasiraman. K

Kasiraman K, 53, is a Director in a Private Limited company and a politician from the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) contesting from Mayiladuthurai constituency in Tamil Nadu. He declared assets worth Rs. 3.48 crore with no liabilities and zero criminal cases in his election affidavit. In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, he secured 13,186 votes representing 7.55% of the total votes cast, demonstrating the growing influence of the NTK in the region, though he did not win. However, Kasiraman's political career has been marred by serious criminal allegations. In August 2024, while serving as the district youth wing secretary of NTK in Krishnagiri district, he was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl and harassing other girls during a fake NCC camp held from August 5-9, 2024. The camp involved 41 students including 17 girls, and at least four other girls reported harassment by him and his associates. Tamil Nadu Police registered an FIR and arrested Kasiraman along with seven others, including the school principal, teachers, and camp organizers. The NTK party distanced itself from Kasiraman following the incident, stating that his actions did not represent the party's ideology. Kasiraman is contesting again in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections from Mayiladuthurai as an NTK candidate. The party, founded by Seeman, positions itself as an alternative to mainstream Dravidian parties, focusing on Tamil nationalism and appealing to voters seeking change. Local issues in Mayiladuthurai include infrastructure development, unemployment, and closure of industries like the Nadippisai Pulavar K.R. Ramaswamy Co-operative Sugar Mills. Voters should be aware of the serious criminal allegations against Kasiraman involving sexual assault of a minor, which occurred after his affidavit was filed showing zero criminal cases. The case garnered significant media attention and led to his arrest, though he remains a candidate in the 2026 elections.