Babusankar.R

Babusankar.R is a 58-year-old tailor contesting from the Sirkazhi (SC) constituency in Tamil Nadu on behalf of the Our Mahathma National Party. With an 8th-grade education and declared assets of Rs. 6.01 lakh, he represents a grassroots candidacy in a constituency traditionally contested between major Dravidian parties. His party, Our Mahathma National Party, appears to be a smaller political outfit with limited visibility in mainstream Tamil Nadu politics. The Sirkazhi constituency, reserved for Scheduled Castes, has historically been a battleground between the DMK and AIADMK. In the 2021 assembly elections, DMK's M. Panneerselvam won with 49.41% of votes, defeating AIADMK's P.V. Bharathi who secured 43.03%. Babusankar.R enters this political landscape as a new face representing an alternative to the established parties. With no criminal cases declared and modest financial assets consistent with his profession as a tailor, Babusankar.R presents himself as a clean candidate. However, the lack of documented political experience or public achievements raises questions about his preparedness for legislative responsibilities. His candidacy reflects the democratic space for citizens from all backgrounds to participate in electoral politics. Voters in Sirkazhi will need to evaluate whether to continue with established parties or experiment with newer alternatives like Babusankar.R, keeping in mind his limited political experience and the challenges of effective representation in the state assembly.