Gomathi Sankar

Gomathi Sankar is a 26-year-old candidate contesting from Tenkasi constituency in Tamil Nadu on a Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) ticket. Despite being young and declaring self-employment as profession, virtually no information about Sankar's background, political activities, or public work exists in accessible media or online platforms. The candidate declares assets worth Rs. 9.63 lakhs with liabilities of Rs. 2.5 lakhs, a modest financial profile for someone contesting a parliamentary election. The most concerning aspect of this candidature is the declaration of 3 serious criminal cases involving grave charges including kidnapping (IPC §363), causing hurt by dangerous weapons (§324, §118, §115), criminal conspiracy (§120B), rioting (§147), and criminal intimidation with threats of death or grievous hurt (§351). No details about these cases—their context, dates, victims, or current legal status—are available in public records or media reports, which is unusual for such serious allegations. The parent party TVK, founded by T. Velmurugan in 2012, focuses on Tamil rights and social justice issues. The party recently withdrew from the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance citing being treated with a 'big brother' attitude, and has stated it will not join the NDA either. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Tenkasi was won by Dr. Rani Srikumar of DMK with 425,679 votes (40.97%), indicating strong DMK presence in the constituency. Voters in Tenkasi should note the complete absence of any documented public service, development work, or political track record for this candidate. The serious criminal charges combined with no verifiable information about professional activities or campaign presence raise significant questions about the seriousness and credibility of this candidature.