Ramesh. V

Ramesh V is a 61-year-old Independent candidate from the Tiruvannamalai Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. He declares himself as a businessman with 12th Pass education and substantial assets of Rs 5.3 crore. However, there are significant inconsistencies in available public records. Web search results identify a T. P. Ramesh who contested as an Independent from the same constituency in 2024, but with drastically different profile details—listed as 59 years old with 8th Pass education, 'Not Applicable' profession, and only Rs 1.7 lakh in assets with no immovable property. If these refer to the same individual, the dramatic increase in declared assets from Rs 1.7 lakh to Rs 5.3 crore represents an unexplained 3000%+ growth in a very short period, along with changes in educational qualification and the acquisition of Rs 95.1 lakh in liabilities. The 2024 election saw the seat won by DMK's C. N. Annadurai with 547,379 votes (47.75%), while Independent candidates including the T. P. Ramesh mentioned in records did not secure significant vote shares. The candidate has no criminal cases declared and no controversies directly linked to him in media reports. Voters should note the lack of clarity regarding this candidate's identity and the inconsistencies between current affidavit data and 2024 election records. With no previous electoral history, no party organizational support, and no significant public profile or media presence, the candidate remains largely unknown to the general electorate. The absence of detailed information about business activities despite declaring 'Business' as profession and substantial assets raises questions about transparency.