Dr. Shyam Krishnasamy

Dr. Shyam Krishnasamy, 33, is a postgraduate-educated physician and the son of Dr. K. Krishnasamy, the founder and president of Puthiya Tamilagam (PT) party established in 1999. He represents the next generation of leadership in a party known for advocating caste reforms, particularly seeking to delist the Devendra Kula Vellalar community from the Scheduled Caste category. Despite being a medical professional, his declared assets of ₹16.34 crores raise questions about income sources, though this may reflect family wealth given his father's long political career. Shyam's electoral debut in 2021 saw him contest the Srivilliputhur (SC) constituency but lose to AIADMK's E. M. Manraj by 12,738 votes. In the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, he has shifted to the Nellai constituency, filing his nomination on April 6, 2026, with expressed confidence about victory. His campaign focuses on developmental and social issues, promising modernization and addressing local concerns, though his track record remains limited given his relatively recent entry into electoral politics. Dr. Shyam Krishnasamy faces three criminal cases involving charges under IPC sections related to unlawful assembly, public nuisance, and COVID-19 protocol violations (spreading infection), though none are classified as serious IPC offenses. His public profile remains modest compared to his father's iconic status in Tamil Nadu politics. With minimal media coverage and limited independent achievements documented, Shyam's political trajectory appears closely tied to his family legacy rather than personal accomplishments. Voters should assess whether he can establish his own identity beyond being K. Krishnasamy's heir and whether his promises for development translate into substantive action if elected.