Senthilkumar. K

3 Cases

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

87 Sankari constituency, at Serial no 548 in Part no 285

SANKARI Constituency

Tam

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

Age

Education

8th Pass

Needs Attention

Profession

Textile Business

Web search identifies the candidate as M. Senthilkumar, an AIADMK MLA from Kallakurichi constituency (elected 2021), but affidavit shows Senthilkumar. K from TVK party contesting from Sankari constituency. This is either a different person entirely, or indicates a recent party switch from AIADMK to TVK that is not reflected in any available media coverage. The declared profession 'Textile Business' cannot be verified from web sources.

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About the Candidate

Senthilkumar. K, 44, is contesting from Sankari constituency in Tamil Nadu on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ticket in the 2026 elections. With an 8th standard education, he declares his profession as textile business with total assets of Rs. 8.53 crores, though his net worth is only Rs. 1.30 crores due to liabilities of Rs. 7.23 crores. He faces 3 criminal cases including charges of assaulting a public servant, rioting, wrongful confinement, and voluntarily causing hurt. There is significant confusion about the candidate's identity. Web search results identify an M. Senthilkumar who is an AIADMK MLA elected from Kallakurichi constituency in May 2021, winning with 49.26% of votes (110,643 votes) against Congress and other parties. However, the affidavit shows Senthilkumar. K from TVK contesting from Sankari—a different party and constituency. No media coverage exists about any party switch from AIADMK to TVK, nor any political activity in Sankari constituency. TVK itself is a newly formed party, established on February 2, 2024 by actor Vijay as a secular social justice party with centre-left ideology. The party has faced serious controversy with the September 2025 Karur crowd crush that killed 41 people and injured 100 during a political rally. The Madras High Court criticized TVK for 'reckless conduct' and ordered investigations, with 9 FIRs registered against party functionaries. For the 2026 elections, TVK has promised a Rs. 15,000 crore state guarantee fund for MSMEs, tax-free electricity for five years, and increased pensions for weavers. Voters should note the lack of verifiable information about this specific candidate's background, political experience, or public service record. The criminal charges, high debt levels, and identity confusion warrant careful scrutiny before casting votes.

Political History

2021 - M. Senthilkumar (AIADMK) elected as MLA from Kallakurichi constituency with 49.26% votes (Note: unclear if same person as current TVK candidate)

Discussion

Financial Summary

AI: Needs Attention

Total assets of Rs. 8.53 crores with liabilities of Rs. 7.23 crores (85% debt-to-asset ratio) is unusually high leverage. The candidate has net assets of only Rs. 1.30 crores despite declaring movable assets of Rs. 5.26 crores. This level of indebtedness is concerning for financial stability. Additionally, for a textile businessman with 8th standard education, assets over 8 crores represent significant wealth that warrants scrutiny, though without previous election data, growth patterns cannot be assessed.

Total Assets

₹8.53 Cr

Movable Assets

₹5.26 Cr

Immovable Assets

₹3.27 Cr

Liabilities

₹7.23 Cr

Declared Criminal Cases

AI: Needs Attention

Affidavit declares 3 criminal cases including serious charges: assault on public servant (§353), rioting (§191), wrongful confinement (§127), and voluntarily causing hurt (§115). While web search does not reveal additional undisclosed cases, the nature of declared charges—particularly assaulting a public servant and rioting—are concerning for a legislative candidate. No information found online about these specific cases or their context.

Total Cases

Charges

§351(3)

If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc.)

§191(2)

Punishment for Rioting)

§352

Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation

§353

Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty

§127(2)

Wrongfully confining any person.)

§115(2)

Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt)

Public Sentiment

mixedAI

No public sentiment data is available specifically for Senthilkumar. K from Sankari/TVK. Web search results focus entirely on M. Senthilkumar (AIADMK, Kallakurichi) and TVK's founder Vijay. The new TVK party faces mixed sentiment—enthusiasm around Vijay's political entry versus serious criticism over the 2025 Karur crowd crush that killed 41 people.

“TVK as a party faced major tragedy with the Karur crowd crush in September 2025 that killed 41 people and injured 100, leading to FIRs against party functionaries and criticism from Madras High Court for 'reckless conduct'”— En

“TVK was founded on February 2, 2024 by actor Vijay, positioning itself as a secular social justice party with centre-left ideology ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu elections”— En

“M. Senthilkumar (AIADMK) won Kallakurichi constituency in 2021 with 110,643 votes (49.26%), defeating Congress candidate by 25,891 votes”— En

Senthilkumar. K

About the Candidate

Discussion

Financial Summary

Declared Criminal Cases

Profession Details

Income Sources

Income Tax Details

Public Sentiment