K. Selvaperunthagai

9 Cases

INC

29 Sriperumbudur constituency, at Serial no 699 in Part no 322

SRIPERUMBUDUR (Reserved) Constituency

INC

Age

Education

Graduate Professional

Needs Attention

Profession

Social Worker and Business

Affidavit declares profession as 'Social Worker and Business' but web search reveals his actual profession is Advocate (holds BL degree from Sri Venkateswara University) and career politician. No business activities are documented in available sources. The 'Business' declaration is not substantiated by public records.

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About the Candidate

K. Selvaperunthagai, 65, is a graduate professional (BL from Sri Venkateswara University and MA from Madras University) who has risen from grassroots Dalit politics to become the President of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee since February 18, 2024. Born on April 14, 1964, in Manimangalam Village, Sriperumbudur, to Kuppusamy and Rasammal, he has built a career as an advocate and politician representing the Scheduled Caste community. He currently serves as MLA for Sriperumbudur constituency since May 2021 and chairs the Public Accounts Committee of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. His political journey reflects significant party-hopping: he began with Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), moved to Puthiya Tamilagam and Puratchi Bharatham Katchi, then served as Tamil Nadu BSP President (2008-2010) before joining Congress in August 2010. After losing the Sriperumbudur seat in 2016 to AIADMK by 10,716 votes, he made a comeback in 2021, winning with 115,353 votes (43.65%) and a margin of 10,879 votes. He previously won from Mangalore constituency in 2006 as an INC candidate. Recent controversies have clouded his political standing. In April 2026, Income Tax officials raided his Chennai residence during Rahul Gandhi's campaign visit to Tamil Nadu, with Selvaperunthagai alleging he was unlawfully confined by Hindi-speaking officials for political reasons. More seriously, in May 2025, allegations emerged of fund misappropriation under the NAMASTE and Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme meant for manual scavengers' sanitation equipment, prompting the Madras High Court to order relevant departments to submit documentation. His affidavit declares assets worth Rs. 50.41 crores with liabilities of Rs. 2.09 crores, and lists 9 criminal cases primarily related to unlawful assembly and public order violations during protests. Voters should know that while Selvaperunthagai represents an important Dalit voice in Tamil Nadu Congress and has legislative experience including chairing the Public Accounts Committee, his career includes multiple party switches and he currently faces serious allegations regarding financial irregularities and is under Income Tax scrutiny. His declared profession as 'Social Worker and Business' contrasts with documented records showing him as an advocate and career politician, with no business activities evident in public sources.

Discussion

Financial Summary

AI: Needs Attention

Assets declared at Rs. 50.41 crores appear high for someone whose documented profession is advocate and politician with social work background. Recent Income Tax raid in April 2026 at his Chennai residence suggests official scrutiny of financial matters. Additionally, there are allegations (May 2025) of fund misappropriation under NAMASTE and Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme with Madras High Court involvement. While no previous election data exists for comparison, the combination of substantial assets and ongoing IT/court scrutiny warrants voter attention.

Source 1 Source 2

Total Assets

₹50.41 Cr

Movable Assets

₹3.92 Cr

Immovable Assets

₹46.50 Cr

Liabilities

₹2.10 Cr

Declared Criminal Cases

AI: Needs Attention

Affidavit declares 9 criminal cases, all related to unlawful assembly, public order violations, and COVID-19 protocol breaches with no serious IPC charges. However, web search reveals additional allegations not listed: fund misappropriation case (May 2025) where Madras High Court impleaded relevant departments regarding NAMASTE and Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme funds. This financial irregularity allegation is separate from the declared cases which are primarily procedural/protest-related offenses.

Source 1

Total Cases

Charges

§189(3)

Joining or continuing in an unlawful assembly, knowing that it has been commanded to disperse.)

§143

Punishment for Being member of an unlawful assembly

§269

Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life

§151

Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse

§341

Punishment for wrongful restraint

§189(2)

Being member of an unlawful assembly.)

§287

Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter.

§223

Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant

Political History

2006 - Elected as INC MLA from Mangalore constituency

2008-2010 - Served as State President of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Tamil Nadu

2010 - Joined Indian National Congress on August 1

2011 - Lost Sriperumbudur Assembly election to AIADMK's R. Perumal

2012-2022 - Served as State Chairman, SC Department, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee

2016 - Lost Sriperumbudur Assembly election to AIADMK's K. Palani by 10,716 votes (38.23% vote share)

2021 - Won Sriperumbudur Assembly election with 115,353 votes (43.65%), defeating AIADMK by 10,879 votes

2021 - Appointed Leader of Congress Legislative Party, Tamil Nadu Assembly (May)

2021 - Appointed Chair Person of Public Accounts Committee, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (June 25)

2024 - Elevated to President of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (February 18)

2025 - Allegations of fund misappropriation under sanitation schemes surface, Madras High Court involvement (May)

2026 - Income Tax raid at Chennai residence during Rahul Gandhi's Tamil Nadu visit (April 20)

Achievements

• Successfully won Sriperumbudur (SC) Assembly seat in 2021 after losing in 2016, marking INC gain from AIADMK with 43.65% vote share

• Elevated to President of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee in February 2024, becoming a key Dalit leader in state Congress politics

• Chairs the Public Accounts Committee of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly since June 2021, overseeing government financial accountability

• Served as Leader of Congress Legislative Party in Tamil Nadu Assembly from May 2021 to February 2024

• Long tenure as State Chairman of SC Department in Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (2012-2022), representing Scheduled Caste interests

Public Sentiment

mixedAI

Selvaperunthagai is recognized as a prominent Dalit leader who rose to become TNCC President and won the Sriperumbudur seat in 2021 after previous losses. However, recent controversies including an April 2026 Income Tax raid and allegations of fund misappropriation have generated negative attention, with claims of political intimidation being countered by questions about financial transparency.

“Appointed as Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President in February 2024, marking his rise as a key Dalit leader in state Congress politics”— Thehindu

“Won Sriperumbudur Assembly seat in 2021 with 115,353 votes (43.65%), defeating AIADMK by 10,879 votes after losing the same seat in 2016”— En

“Income Tax officials conducted raid at his Chennai residence in April 2026, with Selvaperunthagai alleging he was confined by Hindi-speaking officials during Rahul Gandhi's campaign visit”— Thesouthfirst

“Faces allegations of misappropriating funds allocated for sanitation equipment for manual scavengers under government schemes, with Madras High Court ordering departmental document submission in May 2025”— Thenewsminute

“Has switched parties multiple times - from VCK to BSP (2008-2010 as state president) to INC since 2010, raising questions about ideological consistency”— En

K. Selvaperunthagai

About the Candidate

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