Dr.Jayanthi.R

Dr. Jayanthi R is a 50-year-old medical professional-turned-independent politician contesting from Poonamallee (SC) constituency in Tamil Nadu. She holds impressive medical credentials including an MBBS from Stanley Medical College, Madras University (1986), an MD in General Medicine from Kilpauk Medical College, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (1993), and a Fellowship in General Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (2016). Her professional career spans over three decades in government medical education, serving in progressively senior roles from Resident to Professor in General Medicine across multiple government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, including administrative positions as Dean at several institutions. Despite her strong professional background, Dr. Jayanthi's electoral record has been unsuccessful. She contested the 2019 by-election and the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections from Poonamallee as an independent candidate, losing both times to A. Krishnaswamy of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Her repeated defeats suggest challenges in building political constituency despite her medical credentials. She is expected to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, 2026. A notable discrepancy exists between her affidavit declaration and public records: while she declares her profession as 'Housewife' and total assets of only Rs. 5.95 lakhs with no immovable property, her extensive career as a government medical college professor and Dean would typically result in significantly higher assets and retirement benefits. Her public visibility remains extremely limited with no traceable social media presence, public statements, or media coverage about development work or political activities. Voters should note that Dr. Jayanthi R brings medical expertise but lacks legislative experience and demonstrated electoral support. Her limited public engagement, minimal campaign visibility, and the gap between her professional credentials and asset declarations warrant scrutiny. As an independent candidate without party backing, she faces an uphill battle in a constituency where DMK has maintained strong hold in recent elections.