A.Selvaraj

Dr. A. S. Selvaraj, 46, is the founder and president of Mannin Maithargal Kazhagam (MMK), a political party established on June 15, 2012, with a focus on advocating for Christian communities and marginalized groups in Tamil Nadu. A graduate by education, he declares his profession as self-employment in real estate, though his primary public identity is as a political leader. His party has contested multiple elections but has yet to secure a seat in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, Selvaraj contested from Thiruporur as part of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) alliance. Despite the alliance's overall sweep of the state, he lost to S. S. Balaji of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) by a narrow margin of 1,947 votes. This close defeat suggests some level of local support but insufficient to overcome the VCK's stronger presence in the constituency. The MMK's alliance with the DMK indicates positioning within the Dravidian political spectrum, though the party's independent electoral strength remains unproven. Selvaraj's asset declaration of Rs. 66.55 lakhs raises questions, particularly the unusually low immovable property value of Rs. 2.8 lakhs for someone declaring real estate as their profession. With liabilities of Rs. 8.9 lakhs and no criminal cases declared, his affidavit appears clean legally but potentially incomplete regarding asset disclosure. There is remarkably little media coverage, public discourse, or social media presence about Selvaraj or his party's activities, suggesting limited grassroots mobilization or public engagement despite over a decade of political existence. Voters in Thiruporur should note that while Selvaraj represents a party focused on Christian minority rights, the MMK has not demonstrated significant electoral viability or visible development work in the constituency. His narrow 2021 loss suggests potential for growth, but the lack of public information about concrete achievements, governance vision, or community initiatives makes it difficult to assess his capacity as a representative.