Mohan Raj. R

Mohan Raj is a 26-year-old independent candidate contesting from the Tirupattur constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. The son of Ramamoorthy and a resident of Sunnambukuttai near Natrampalli, he has declared his profession as agriculture with total assets of Rs 14.5 lakhs (entirely movable assets) and no liabilities. With a 10th-grade education, Mohan Raj represents a younger demographic entering electoral politics outside traditional party structures. His political career has been marked by unsuccessful attempts at gaining legislative office. He previously contested the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from the Jolarpet constituency as an independent candidate and lost. In the current 2026 race, he faces established opponents including K.R. Periyakaruppan from the DMK and K.C. Thirumaran from the BJP, making his electoral prospects challenging. Mohan Raj's campaign gained brief media attention when he filed his nomination papers on April 2, 2026, by depositing the required Rs 10,000 entirely in coins carried in a basket—an unconventional publicity stunt that drew attention from election officials and onlookers. However, beyond this symbolic gesture, no evidence of development work, policy platforms, or community initiatives has emerged in available sources. Voters should be aware that Mohan Raj has one pending criminal case with charges under Section 132 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from duty) and Section 226 (attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power). These charges suggest concerning incidents involving both confrontation with government officials and extreme protest methods. With limited political experience, no visible governance record, and serious legal charges, voters should carefully weigh whether he can effectively represent constituency interests.