Srividya. G

Srividya G, 46, is contesting the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections from Saidapet constituency on a Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) ticket. A graduate working as an accountant with Punjab Association, she is part of NTK's ambitious strategy to field candidates across all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu. The party, founded originally in 1958 by S. P. Adithanar and revived in 2010 by actor-turned-politician Seeman, advocates for Tamil nationalism, regional autonomy, and Tamil identity preservation. Saidapet, an urban constituency in Chennai with approximately 2,00,607 registered voters, presents a challenging electoral landscape for Srividya. The seat is currently held by DMK's Ma. Subramanian, who won in 2021 by a margin of 29,408 votes. For 2026, she faces established candidates including the incumbent Subramanian, AMMK's G. Senthamizhan (part of the NDA alliance), and actor Vijay's TVK party candidate M. Arulprakasham. NTK's strategy emphasizes women's representation, environmental issues, and Tamil identity, aligning with Srividya's candidacy in this high-profile urban seat. With declared assets of approximately Rs. 1.08 crores (including Rs. 17.45 lakhs movable and Rs. 91 lakhs immovable assets) and liabilities of Rs. 59.45 lakhs, Srividya has a clean criminal record with zero cases declared. However, specific information about her individual political activities, development work, or public engagement remains limited in available media sources. Her electoral prospects will largely depend on NTK's ability to convert its growing youth appeal and social media presence into actual votes in a constituency dominated by traditional Dravidian parties. Voters should know that while Srividya represents a party gaining momentum among younger demographics disillusioned with mainstream politics, NTK itself has faced controversies including the 2024 fake NCC camp incident involving party members and legal challenges over its leader's provocative statements. The party was officially recognized as a state political party in May 2025, lending it greater electoral credibility. Elections are scheduled for April 23, 2026, with results expected by May 4, 2026.