N.Yoganathan

N. Yoganathan is a 56-year-old AIADMK politician contesting from the Musiri constituency in Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu. With an 8th standard education, he has built a diversified portfolio spanning agriculture, hotel and bakery business, and social service. He has declared assets worth Rs. 7.94 crores, comprising movable assets of Rs. 3.42 crores and immovable assets of Rs. 4.52 crores, along with liabilities of Rs. 2.66 crores. His business ventures in hospitality and agriculture appear to be the primary sources of his accumulated wealth. Yoganathan's political journey includes a contested 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from Musiri, where he faced a substantial defeat at the hands of DMK's N. Thiyagarajan, losing by a margin of 26,836 votes (14.93%). This was a significant setback in a constituency that AIADMK had won in 2016 under M. Selvarasu with 52.31% of the vote share. The loss reflected the broader anti-incumbency wave against AIADMK in that election cycle. A significant concern for voters is his criminal record. Yoganathan has declared one criminal case with serious charges including rioting armed with deadly weapons (IPC 148), voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons (IPC 326), rioting (IPC 147), and other violence-related offenses under IPC sections 324, 323, and 341. These are serious allegations involving weapons and causing grievous harm, though the case status and outcome are not publicly available. As the 2026 elections approach, Yoganathan is once again the AIADMK+ candidate from Musiri. He faces the challenge of overcoming his previous defeat margin and regaining voter confidence in a constituency that has recently favored DMK. His diversified business background and social service activities form his electoral pitch, though he lacks visible media presence or documented development achievements. Voters should weigh his business experience and party affiliation against his criminal case and previous electoral performance when making their decision.