Sadhasivam. S

S. Sadhasivam, 59, is a postgraduate entrepreneur and politician from Salem who serves as MLA from Mettur constituency (not Salem North as per current candidacy). Born in 1967 as the son of Subbagounder, he achieved a notable electoral victory in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, winning Mettur with 97,055 votes (44.43%) and defeating the DMK candidate by a mere 656-vote margin. This represented a significant 20.37% swing toward the PMK compared to previous elections, making it one of the party's key gains in 2021. However, Sadhasivam's tenure has been marked by controversy. His affidavit declares 7 criminal cases against him, including 5 serious IPC charges involving forgery (Sections 465, 467, 468, 471), cheating (Section 420), criminal conspiracy (Section 120B), and illegal payments in connection with elections (Section 171H). These charges raise significant questions about integrity, though media reports curiously state no documented cases were found against him as of April 2026, creating a concerning information gap. In 2025, Sadhasivam became embroiled in internal PMK politics when he openly supported party president Anbumani Ramadoss, leading to censure from party founder Dr. S. Ramadoss. He subsequently joined the Anbumani-led faction along with two other MLAs, highlighting deep rifts within the PMK. His development work as MLA remains poorly documented with no prominent media coverage of constituency initiatives. Voters should note that while Sadhasivam won his previous election decisively, he faces serious legal charges, has limited public engagement, and is now contesting from Salem North (not his home constituency of Mettur). His assets of Rs 5.53 crores with liabilities of Rs 2.44 crores appear reasonable for his declared profession, but the criminal cases and party factional conflicts warrant careful consideration.