Dr. Dhilipan Jaishankar

Dr. Dhilipan Jaishankar is a 29-year-old AIADMK candidate contesting from the Sankarankovil (SC) reserved constituency in Tamil Nadu. According to his affidavit, he is a graduate professional who works as a doctor and owns JD Enterprises. Despite his professional credentials, there is virtually no public information available about his political career, community work, or achievements, making him one of the least-documented candidates in recent Tamil Nadu elections. His financial profile reveals assets worth Rs. 2.5 crore against liabilities of Rs. 2.57 crore, resulting in a negative net worth at age 29. The bulk of his assets (Rs. 2.23 crore) are movable, with relatively modest immovable property worth Rs. 26.84 lakh. His affidavit declares no criminal cases. The absence of any media coverage, social media presence, or documented public service raises questions about his political experience and preparation for contesting from a constituency with a complex electoral history. Sankarankovil has been a battleground between AIADMK and DMK, with AIADMK losing the seat in 2021 to DMK's E. Raja after holding it in 2016. The constituency saw AIADMK's vote share drop from 44.36% in 2016 to 36.42% in 2021. Dr. Jaishankar faces the challenge of reclaiming this seat for AIADMK while the party operates as the principal opposition under Edappadi K. Palaniswami's leadership, preparing for the broader 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Voters should note that this candidate has no verifiable track record of public service, political activity, or development work. The complete absence of information about his political journey, community engagement, or policy positions makes it difficult to assess his capability to represent the constituency. His youth and professional background as a doctor could be assets, but the lack of demonstrated commitment to public service or familiarity with constituency issues remains a significant concern.