
Velachery constituency, at Serial no 113 in Part no 213
ROYAPURAM ConstituencyAI-generated content based on web sources. Verify independently before making decisions.
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Kanniyappan
Spouse Profession
Self-Employed
Current Representative — ROYAPURAM
MURTHY.R.IDREAM
DMK · Won in 2021
Total Assets
₹28.87 L
Movable Assets
₹28.87 L
Immovable Assets
₹0
Liabilities
₹0
Affidavit declares 4 cases related to unlawful assembly and negligent conduct. However, web search reveals multiple recent FIRs filed against TVK leaders and Vijay (party founder) in 2025-2026 for poll code violations, unauthorized roadshows, and crowd management issues including the tragic Karur crowd crush (September 2025) where 41 people died. While the Karur FIR names TVK general secretary N. Anand for culpable homicide, it's unclear if K.V. Vijay Damu (the candidate) was directly involved in these specific incidents, but as a party candidate, association with ongoing legal controversies deserves voter attention.
4
Total Cases
Charges
Joining or continuing in an unlawful assembly, knowing that it has been commanded to disperse.)
Knowingly joining or continuing in any assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse.)
Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter.
Political History
2024 - Joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after party formation on February 2, 2024
2026 - Nominated as TVK candidate for Royapuram constituency in upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections scheduled for April 23, 2026
Achievements
• Selected as TVK candidate for urban Royapuram constituency, representing party's effort to contest all 234 seats independently without alliances
• Participating in TVK's campaign focusing on infrastructure development, youth empowerment, and social justice in Chennai
As a first-time candidate from the newly formed TVK party (founded February 2024), K.V. Vijay Damu benefits from the massive fan following of party founder actor Vijay, drawing enthusiasm from youth voters seeking political change. However, the party faces significant criticism following the tragic Karur crowd crush in September 2025 that killed 41 people, with opposition parties questioning TVK's organizational capacity and governance readiness.