S. Muthuselvan

S. Muthuselvan is a 49-year-old graduate professional who declares himself as a lawyer contesting as an Independent candidate from Sankarankoil (SC) constituency in Tamil Nadu. However, his candidacy is shrouded in significant confusion: web searches consistently return results for 'S. Muthuselvi', a female politician with an established electoral history in the same constituency. The affidavit reveals serious criminal charges including attempt to murder (IPC 307), rioting with deadly weapons (IPC 148), and voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons (IPC 324) across 2 cases, though no media reports or court records about these cases could be found online. The declared assets of Rs. 24.41 lakhs consist entirely of movable property with zero immovable assets, which appears unusually low for a 49-year-old professional lawyer. No information about legal practice, bar association membership, or professional background could be verified through web searches. The complete absence of any social media presence, public statements, or news coverage about this Independent candidate raises questions about the campaign's visibility and organization. The identity confusion is particularly concerning given that Sankarankoil has a documented electoral history with S. Muthuselvi, who won as DMK candidate in 2006, switched to AIADMK and won the 2012 by-election with 59.4% votes, but lost in 2016 and 2021 to DMK candidates. Whether S. Muthuselvan is a different individual entirely, or whether there are administrative errors in candidate documentation, remains unclear from available public records. Voters in Sankarankoil (SC) constituency should exercise caution and seek clarity on this candidate's actual identity, criminal case details, professional credentials, and campaign platform before making an informed decision. The lack of verifiable information and online presence is highly unusual for any serious electoral candidate in 2024.