Palanisamy S

Palanisamy S, 42, is an independent candidate contesting from the Paramathivelur constituency in Tamil Nadu. With a 5th standard education, he works as a daily wage laborer and has declared total assets of Rs. 1.42 lakhs, all movable, with no immovable property or liabilities. His candidacy represents the grassroots level of Indian democracy where citizens from working-class backgrounds exercise their constitutional right to contest elections. The Paramathivelur Assembly constituency, formed in 2008, has historically been contested by major Dravidian parties. In 2021, S. Sekar of AIADMK won with 47.08% vote share, defeating K.S. Moorthiy of DMK. In 2016, K.S. Moorthiy (DMK) had won with 42.45% against AIADMK's R. Rajendhiran. The constituency has seen close contests between AIADMK and DMK over the years. No web search results provide information about Palanisamy S's political history, campaign issues, or public activities. This absence of digital footprint is common for independent candidates without party machinery or media access. His affidavit shows no criminal cases or pending charges. Voters should note that as an independent candidate with minimal resources (Rs. 1.42 lakhs in declared assets), Palanisamy S faces significant organizational and financial challenges against established party candidates. His working-class background and lack of property ownership align with his declared profession as a wage laborer, but without documented campaign platforms or community work, voters have limited information to assess his candidacy beyond his official affidavit.