Saveetha.R

Saveetha.R, 43, is contesting the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections from Udhagamandalam constituency on a Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) ticket. A graduate working part-time as an employee, Saveetha.R has declared total assets of Rs. 42.93 lakhs, entirely in movable assets with no immovable property. The candidate has a clean record with no criminal cases declared in the election affidavit. Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi, the party Saveetha.R represents, was founded on January 15, 2012, by T. Velmurugan after splitting from Patali Makkal Katchi. The party advocates for Tamil identity, social justice, and regional development. Ahead of the 2026 elections, TVK exited the DMK-led alliance due to seat-sharing disagreements and is now contesting independently in 170 seats across Tamil Nadu. The Udhagamandalam constituency presents a multi-cornered contest with the Indian National Congress fielding B. Ramachandran, the Bharatiya Janata Party nominating M. Bhojarajan, and Naam Tamilar Katchi fielding Ragupathy Bheeman. There is notable confusion in available sources, with some reports mentioning R. Ibrahim as the TVK candidate for this seat, requiring clarification from official party sources. Voters should note that Saveetha.R appears to be a first-time candidate with minimal public profile or documented political track record. No information about previous electoral contests, development work, community service, or controversies could be found in available sources. The candidate's part-time employment status and modest asset declaration suggest a grassroots political entry, though specific details about professional background and political experience remain undisclosed.