Athisaya Pndiyan. V.

Athisaya Pndiyan V., 52, is a self-employed independent politician from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, who has made two unsuccessful attempts to enter the state legislative assembly. With only an 8th grade education and declared assets of just Rs. 15,500, his financial disclosures raise significant questions about campaign funding and actual financial status. Most concerning is his affidavit declaration of 10 criminal cases, including 9 serious IPC charges ranging from murder (§302) and attempt to murder (§307) to kidnapping, robbery with attempt to cause death, and criminal conspiracy. In the 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, Pndiyan contested as an independent from Tirunelveli constituency, securing 1,412 votes (0.72%) and finishing 7th. He repeated his candidacy in 2021, receiving slightly fewer votes at 1,342 (0.69%), again placing 7th. In both elections, the main contest was between DMK and BJP/AIADMK candidates who secured over 80,000 votes each, highlighting Pndiyan's marginal status in the constituency's political landscape. No public record exists of Pndiyan's development work, community service, or political platform. Web searches yielded no news coverage, social media presence, or public statements from the candidate. His repeated independent candidacies without visible public support or infrastructure suggest either a symbolic political presence or motivations unclear from available records. Voters should note the serious nature of the criminal charges declared in his affidavit, particularly those related to violent crimes including murder and kidnapping. While these are declared cases and conviction status is not specified, the volume and severity of charges — combined with extraordinarily low declared assets and absence of any documented public service — raise substantial questions about his candidacy for public office.