Chendur Maharajan

Chendur Maharajan, 37, is a timber business owner contesting from Tirunelveli constituency on a Puthiya Makkal Tamil Desam Katchi ticket. With an 8th standard education, he operates Sentur Timber & Depot, a GST-registered business. His affidavit reveals a concerning criminal record with 10 cases pending against him, including 3 serious IPC charges involving cheating (§420), house-breaking by night (§457), and conspiracy (§120B). The charges span a range of offenses from violent crimes like rioting with deadly weapons (§148) and assault on public servants (§353) to property crimes including house trespass and mischief. Despite having a complete digital void with no media coverage, social media presence, or public record of political activities, Maharajan has declared assets worth Rs. 77.37 lakhs with liabilities of Rs. 12.43 lakhs. His asset declaration raises questions, with movable assets of Rs. 72 lakhs far exceeding immovable property worth only Rs. 5 lakhs—an unusual ratio for someone in the timber business which typically requires substantial land holdings. His party, Puthiya Makkal Tamil Desam Katchi, is a small regional outfit primarily representing the Yadava (Konar) caste community in Tamil Nadu. The party was founded in 2000 and has participated in various electoral alliances over the years. In the most recent April 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the party contested three seats but lost all, indicating limited electoral traction. The party has shown some local activism, participating in November 2025 protests in Tirunelveli demanding action on alleged serial killings. Voters should be aware that this candidate has no traceable public record, development work, or political experience, while carrying a significant criminal burden including serious charges of cheating, house-breaking, conspiracy, and violent rioting. The complete absence of any digital footprint or public engagement combined with the nature of criminal charges presents serious questions about accountability and suitability for public office.