T.A.Umar

T.A. Umar, 52, is a businessman and candidate representing the Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) from Palayamkottai constituency in Tamil Nadu. With declared assets of Rs. 28.75 lakhs and no formal education, Umar is contesting from a constituency historically dominated by the DMK. The Palayamkottai seat has been held by DMK candidates in both 2016 and 2021, with M. Abdul Wahab winning in 2021 with 89,117 votes (55.89%) and a margin of 52,141 votes. TVK, founded by T. Velmurugan on January 15, 2012, emerged after Velmurugan's expulsion from the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and has positioned itself as a Tamil nationalist party focused on social justice, regional development, and safeguarding Tamil identity. The party has had limited electoral success, participating in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance but failing to win any seats. In March 2026, TVK made headlines by exiting the DMK alliance over seat-sharing disputes and announced plans to contest 170 seats independently in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. The party has advocated for farmers' rights, youth empowerment, education, and cultural preservation, though specific development work or government schemes directly linked to the party in Palayamkottai have not been documented in available sources. Umar's candidacy comes at a time when TVK is attempting to establish itself as an independent political force after years of alliance politics. With no previous election data available for comparison and minimal public visibility or social media presence, Umar faces an uphill battle in a DMK stronghold. No criminal cases, controversies, or legal issues have been reported against him. Voters should note that while the party espouses Tamil nationalist ideals and social justice causes, it has yet to demonstrate electoral viability or deliver tangible governance outcomes, making this an experimental vote for those considering TVK as an alternative to mainstream parties.