Rani. A

Rani A., 53, is an Independent MLA representing the Vandavasi (SC) constituency in Tamil Nadu. According to her affidavit, she is illiterate and her profession is listed as wage work, with declared assets of Rs. 3.57 lakh (all movable, no immovable property). Despite these modest financial declarations and educational background, she reportedly won the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election as an Independent candidate, a significant achievement in a constituency historically dominated by major Dravidian parties. The Vandavasi (SC) constituency has seen alternating representation between DMK and AIADMK in recent decades. In 2021, S. Ambethkumar (DMK) won with 55.41% of votes, while in 2011, V. Gunaseelan (AIADMK) secured victory with 52.05%. Rani's reported victory as an Independent in 2026 represents a departure from this pattern, though specific vote counts and margin of victory are not available in public records. Her candidacy appears to have emerged without prior documented electoral history or affiliation with major political parties. Very little information is available about Rani's political career, campaign platform, or governance priorities. She has no visible social media presence and limited news coverage. No controversies, criminal cases, or corruption allegations have been found in available sources. Her affidavit shows zero criminal cases and zero liabilities. For voters seeking to understand their representative, the lack of public information and documented track record presents a challenge in assessing her effectiveness or policy positions.