N. Balakrishnan

N. Balakrishnan is a 49-year-old Independent candidate contesting from the Thiruvallur constituency in Tamil Nadu. With an 8th standard education, he declares his profession as 'Business' in his current affidavit, though he previously identified as an advocate during his 2024 Lok Sabha campaign. His political visibility remains extremely limited, with no documented achievements, constituency work, or public engagement. Balakrishnan's electoral history shows a significant defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Thiruvallur, where he lost to Indian National Congress candidate Sasikanth Senthil, who secured 56.21% of the total votes with 796,956 votes. As one of fourteen candidates in that race, Balakrishnan failed to make any meaningful electoral impact, and his exact vote share remains undisclosed, suggesting minimal voter support. A concerning aspect of Balakrishnan's candidacy is the inconsistency in his affidavit declarations. His 2024 Lok Sabha affidavit showed total assets of Rs. 13.4 lakh with no liabilities, while his current affidavit declares Rs. 34.73 lakh in assets with Rs. 8.85 lakh in liabilities—representing a 159% asset increase in less than a year. His movable assets jumped 274% from Rs. 3.4 lakh to Rs. 12.73 lakh, and immovable assets doubled from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 22 lakh. Additionally, his profession changed from 'advocate' to 'business' between filings. Voters should be aware that Balakrishnan has no documented track record of public service, development work, or political organization. He maintains no visible social media presence, has given no public interviews, and appears to lack grassroots support or a clear political agenda. As an Independent candidate with no party backing, modest resources, inconsistent declarations, and a recent electoral defeat, his prospects for effective representation remain questionable.