Sakthivel. M.

M. Sakthivel is a 42-year-old independent candidate contesting from Pennagaram constituency in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. With a 10th standard education, he lists agriculture as his profession and has declared total assets of Rs. 17.75 lakh (movable assets of Rs. 10.75 lakh and immovable assets of Rs. 7 lakh) with no liabilities. His asset profile appears consistent with his declared agricultural background. The most significant concern in Sakthivel's candidature is his criminal record. He has declared one criminal case involving five serious charges: voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons (IPC 324), theft (IPC 379), rioting (IPC 147), voluntarily causing hurt (IPC 323), and assault with intent to dishonour (IPC 355). These charges involve allegations of violence and theft, though no information is available about the context, current status, or outcome of this case. Pennagaram constituency has a history of both party candidates and independents winning elections. In 1989, independent candidate N. Nanjappan won the seat, demonstrating that independent candidates can succeed in this constituency. However, in recent elections, the seat has been primarily contested between DMK, AIADMK, and PMK, with G. K. Mani of PMK winning in 2021. Voters should note that despite web searches, no information was found about Sakthivel's political activities, development work, public service, or community engagement. There is no documented political history, media coverage, or social media presence. Combined with the serious criminal charges on record, voters have limited information to assess his suitability as a representative beyond what is declared in his election affidavit.