V.P.Kandasamy

V.P. Kandasamy is a 66-year-old AIADMK politician who has established himself as a consistent winner in Tamil Nadu's Sulur constituency. Armed with an M.A. degree from Sikkanna College of Arts and Sciences, University of Madras (1979), he has successfully merged his background in agriculture and trade with electoral politics. His political career gained prominence when he won the 2019 Sulur by-election, securing 100,782 votes (44.78%) and defeating DMK's Pongalur N. Palanisamy by a margin of over 10,000 votes. Kandasamy's political stock rose further in 2021 when he not only retained his seat but increased his vote share to 49.23% (118,968 votes), this time defeating KMDK's Selvam Kalichamy M. by an even larger margin of over 31,000 votes. His consistent performance suggests strong grassroots support in Sulur. However, his affidavit reveals 6 criminal cases related to unlawful assembly, wrongful restraint, and disobedience to public servant orders, though these appear to be related to political activities rather than serious criminal conduct. With assets worth over ₹6 crores, including significant agricultural and immovable properties, Kandasamy represents the profile of a successful politician-businessman. His liabilities of ₹1.17 crores suggest active business operations. For Sulur voters, Kandasamy represents continuity and AIADMK's established presence, though his relatively low media profile means his developmental work and policy positions remain less documented in public discourse.