Rajasuthan. N

Rajasuthan N., 48, is a first-time electoral candidate from the Puthiya Tamilagam party contesting from the Srivaikuntam constituency in Tamil Nadu. A 12th pass educated individual, he previously worked in the Board Security Force before retiring to pursue agriculture. His declared assets stand at approximately Rs. 1.28 crores, with significant liabilities of Rs. 41.38 lakhs, suggesting active agricultural or business investments requiring borrowed capital. Rajasuthan has one criminal case against him involving charges under IPC sections 189(3) (joining or continuing in an unlawful assembly after being commanded to disperse) and 292 (committing public nuisance). These are relatively minor charges often associated with political protests or public demonstrations, and neither involves serious criminal conduct. He represents Puthiya Tamilagam, a regional party founded by K. Krishnasamy in 1997, which focuses on social equity issues but has struggled electorally in recent years. The party contested 55 seats in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections but failed to win any. In Srivaikuntam specifically, the Congress party won in 2021 with nearly 47% of votes, making it a challenging constituency for smaller regional parties. Voters should note that Rajasuthan has no documented political track record, public statements, or visible grassroots activities. His candidacy represents Puthiya Tamilagam's attempt to expand its presence, but his lack of public visibility and the party's recent electoral performance suggest he faces an uphill battle in a constituency historically dominated by larger Dravidian parties and Congress.