E. Raja

E. Raja, 40, is a multi-faceted professional contesting from the Vasudevanallur (SC) constituency on a DMK ticket in 2026. A postgraduate and lawyer by training, he currently serves as an MLA and is also involved in agriculture. He holds the position of President of the Tamil Nadu State Weightlifting Association, indicating involvement in sports administration. With declared assets of approximately ₹8.37 crore (₹1.97 crore movable and ₹6.40 crore immovable) and liabilities of ₹1.36 crore, his financial profile appears consistent with his declared professions. Vasudevanallur is a reserved constituency in Tenkasi district that has historically been competitive among various parties. In 2021, MDMK's Dr. T. Sadhan Tirumalaikumar won with 68,730 votes (39.57%), while AIADMK held the seat in 2016 and 2011. E. Raja represents DMK's attempt to reclaim this seat in 2026, facing competition from BJP's Ananthan Ayyasamy, NTK's Isai Mathivanan, and TVK's R. Amudha Rani. His affidavit declares one criminal case (Cr.134/2025) registered with Railway Protection Force in Rajapalayam in 2025. However, web sources mention a DMK leader named 'A. Raja' facing corruption charges including disproportionate assets and land grab allegations, though it's unclear if this refers to E. Raja or the more prominent national-level DMK leader A. Raja (former Union Minister). This ambiguity in available information makes it difficult for voters to get a clear picture of this candidate's track record. Voters should note that E. Raja appears to be a first-time contestant from this constituency with limited public profile or documented achievements in the available records. His diverse professional background spanning law, agriculture, legislative work, and sports administration suggests varied experience, but concrete details about his work as an MLA, specific legislative contributions, or community development initiatives are not readily available in public sources.