Sekar C V

C. V. Sekar, 63, is a farmer and lawyer from Pattukkottai in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district, representing the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). A graduate professional with dual occupations, Sekar has declared assets worth Rs. 6.14 crore with liabilities of Rs. 1.19 crore. His affidavit shows two pending criminal cases related to being a member of an unlawful assembly and causing obstruction in a public way, though these do not involve serious IPC charges. Sekar's most significant political achievement came in the 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections when he won the Pattukkottai seat with 70,631 votes, capturing 42.58% of the vote share and defeating his nearest rival from the Indian National Congress by over 12,000 votes. This victory demonstrated strong local support and organizational strength in a constituency that has historically seen competition between major Dravidian parties. His tenure as MLA involved participating in legislative processes and representing constituent concerns in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. However, the political landscape shifted dramatically in 2021 when AIADMK lost the Pattukkottai seat to DMK's K. Annadurai, with the AIADMK candidate securing only 21.88% of votes compared to DMK's 32.16%. This represented a significant decline in AIADMK's vote share in the constituency. As the party prepares for 2026 elections, it faces internal turmoil with leadership struggles and expelled senior leaders creating uncertainty about candidate selection and electoral prospects. Voters in Pattukkottai should note that while Sekar has a proven track record of winning elections and legislative experience from 2016-2021, the constituency's shift toward DMK and AIADMK's internal challenges present questions about his current electoral viability. His dual professional background as both farmer and lawyer provides diverse perspectives on agrarian and legal issues relevant to the constituency.