Indhuja R

Indhuja Ramesh, 35, is a self-employed political activist representing the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) in Sivaganga constituency. As part of Tamil Nadu's emerging third force, she embodies NTK's Tamil nationalist agenda under Seeman's leadership. Her political journey gained prominence during the 2021 Assembly elections when she secured 22,500 votes (11.14% vote share), marking a significant breakthrough for NTK in the region despite losing to AIADMK's P.R. Senthilnathan. Her candidacy reflects NTK's strategy of positioning itself as an alternative to traditional Dravidian parties, appealing particularly to younger voters disillusioned with DMK and AIADMK. The party's 2026 manifesto emphasizes decentralization, anti-drug measures, and Tamil-centric policies, including proposals for multiple functional capitals and strengthened agricultural policies. Indhuja's campaign aligns with these themes while focusing on grassroots engagement in Sivaganga. Recently, she faced administrative challenges when both she and her husband were mistakenly listed as deceased in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter list, leading to public outrage and the suspension of the responsible Booth Level Officer. This incident highlighted broader concerns about electoral administration accuracy ahead of the 2026 elections. Voters should know that while Indhuja represents a growing political movement with clean financial and criminal records, NTK faces the challenge of converting vote share into actual seats. Her contest in 2026 will test whether the party's Tamil nationalist appeal can overcome the dominance of established political forces in Tamil Nadu politics.