C.Mahendran

C. Mahendran, born in 1972, presents a political profile with significant discrepancies between official declarations and documented history. According to web sources, he holds an M.A. in Economics from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, and has served in multiple elected positions including Member of Parliament (Pollachi, 2014) and Member of Legislative Assembly (Madathukulam, 2021) representing AIADMK. However, his current affidavit for Mettupalayam constituency declares only 10th pass education, profession as 'Agriculture Coolie', and total assets of merely Rs. 60,000 with no immovable property. His political career shows a trajectory from local governance to national politics and back. He served as Panchayat President of Moongiltholuvu Panchayat in Tirupur district before winning the Pollachi Lok Sabha seat in 2014. In 2021, he was elected to the state assembly from Madathukulam constituency. He has now switched to independent status and is contesting from Mettupalayam, a different constituency where AIADMK won narrowly in 2021 with just 1.09% margin over DMK. The stark contradictions in his profile raise serious questions about disclosure accuracy. For someone who has held positions as MP and MLA for nearly a decade—roles that come with substantial salaries, allowances, and benefits—declaring assets of only Rs. 60,000 appears inconsistent with reasonable financial expectations. No recent news coverage, development work, or public activities could be found regarding his current independent candidacy. Voters should note the lack of transparency in this candidacy. The mismatch between declared and documented credentials, combined with inexplicably low asset declarations and absence of any public campaign visibility or policy positions, suggests a need for careful scrutiny before casting their vote.