Vimala R.

Vimala R., 43, is a graduate professional working in the private sector who has emerged as Naam Tamilar Katchi's consistent choice for the Periyakulam (SC) constituency. With declared assets of Rs. 24.93 lakhs and a clean criminal record, she represents the party's attempt to build a presence in this reserved constituency. In her first major electoral outing in 2021, she secured 11,794 votes (5.92%), nearly doubling the NTK's 2019 by-election performance and establishing herself as a persistent voice for the party in the region. Her 2021 campaign, though unsuccessful, demonstrated improved organizational strength for NTK in Periyakulam. She finished fourth behind DMK's K.S. Saravana Kumar (who won with 92,251 votes), AIADMK, and AMMK candidates, losing by a margin of 21,321 votes. The NTK has nominated her again for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, indicating the party's confidence in her candidacy despite the challenging electoral mathematics in a constituency dominated by Dravidian majors. Vimala maintains a low public profile with minimal social media presence or documented public statements. While there are no personal controversies or legal issues associated with her, she operates within a party whose leadership has faced various legal challenges, including cases under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act against party chief Seeman. The NTK's 2026 manifesto promises healthcare improvements, medical tourism development, and focus on Tamil identity, though specific development works by Vimala in the constituency remain undocumented. Voters should know that Vimala represents a smaller party with strong ideological positions but limited electoral success. With assets modest for her profession and age, and no criminal background, she offers a clean profile. However, her ability to challenge the DMK-AIADMK dominance in Periyakulam remains uncertain, and her limited public visibility raises questions about constituency-level engagement and development work between elections.