Maria Stella

Maria Stella, 44, is a postgraduate contesting from Vilavancode constituency in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Legislative Assembly elections on a Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) ticket. Despite her candidacy, there is remarkably little public information available about her background, political experience, or community work. She has declared no profession in her affidavit, with assets totaling Rs. 51.40 lakhs (Rs. 51 lakhs in immovable property and Rs. 40,896 in movable assets) and zero liabilities. Her affidavit reveals one pending criminal case with charges under sections 132 (assault on public servant), 189(2) (unlawful assembly), and 126(2) (wrongful restraint), suggesting possible involvement in a protest-related incident, though specific details are not publicly available. These charges, while not classified as serious IPC offenses, indicate confrontation with law enforcement that voters may want to understand better. Maria Stella is riding on the recent momentum of her party, NTK, which achieved state party status in May 2025 after securing over 8% vote share in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The party, led by filmmaker-turned-politician Seeman, promotes Tamil nationalist ideology and has released a manifesto emphasizing decentralized governance, agricultural reforms, women's representation, and anti-drug initiatives. However, Maria Stella herself has no documented social media presence, public statements, interviews, or visible community engagement. Voters in Vilavancode should note that while NTK brings an alternative political voice to Tamil Nadu, Maria Stella enters this race as a virtual unknown with no traceable political history, public service record, or demonstrated community connection. Her candidacy appears to rely entirely on the party's brand rather than individual credentials or constituency-specific work.