M. Santhosh

M. Santhosh is a 47-year-old Independent politician from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, who contested his first Lok Sabha election in 2024. According to his affidavit, he is a graduate businessman with assets totaling ₹26.55 lakh (all movable) and liabilities of ₹10 lakh. However, Election Commission records accessed through news portals show conflicting information, listing him as a 46-year-old 12th pass proprietor with only ₹12.5 lakh in assets, zero liabilities, and zero annual income. This discrepancy in basic financial and educational declarations raises questions about record accuracy. Santhosh contested the Thanjavur Lok Sabha seat in Phase 1 of the 2024 general elections held on April 19, 2024, as one of twelve candidates. He lost the election to DMK's S. Murasoli, who secured 48.82% of the vote share. His specific vote count was not prominently reported, suggesting a marginal performance. As a first-time contestant with no prior electoral history or party affiliation, Santhosh entered the race without established political credentials or organizational backing. There is no available information about any development work, community service, or public initiatives undertaken by Santhosh. He has no documented social media presence, public statements, or media interviews. No controversies, criminal cases, or corruption allegations have been reported against him, and his affidavit declares zero criminal cases. The complete absence of public engagement or documented political activity beyond filing nomination papers makes it difficult to assess his motivations or agenda. Voters should note that this candidate appears to have contested as an Independent without any visible campaign, public outreach, or articulated vision for the constituency. The financial discrepancies between different official records and the lack of any documented professional income despite declaring business as profession warrant scrutiny. With no track record of public service or political activism, his candidacy remains largely unexplained.