Shajahan.S

S. Shajahan is a 47-year-old graduate and businessman contesting from Thondamuthur constituency in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly elections under the Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) banner. His declared assets stand at Rs. 71.06 lakhs, all movable, with no immovable property declared and minimal liabilities of Rs. 81,934. He has declared zero criminal cases in his affidavit. Shajahan has previous electoral experience from the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, where he contested from the same Thondamuthur constituency but under a different party—Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM). In that election, he secured 11,606 votes representing 5.03% of the total vote share, finishing fourth behind AIADMK's S.P. Velumani (who won with 53.89%), DMK's Karthikeya (35.83%), and NTK's S. Kalaiarasi (3.49%). This suggests he has some grassroots presence in the constituency, though not at a winning level. The 2026 Thondamuthur contest is expected to be dominated by heavyweights like incumbent S.P. Velumani (AIADMK) and DMK's N.R. Karthikeyan, making it a challenging battleground for smaller party candidates. Shajahan's switch from MNM to TVK reflects the fluid nature of Tamil Nadu's multi-party politics. However, there is virtually no information available about his business activities, development work, public statements, or social media presence, making it difficult for voters to assess his track record or vision for the constituency. Voters should note the absence of publicly available information about his specific contributions to Thondamuthur or detailed policy positions.