Balamurugan.P

Balamurugan.P, 41, is a graduate farmer contesting from the Virugampakkam constituency in Tamil Nadu on a Naam Indiar Party (Naam Tamilar Katchi) ticket. He has declared assets of Rs. 30.71 lakhs, comprising Rs. 30 lakhs in immovable property and Rs. 71,000 in movable assets, with no liabilities or criminal cases. His declared profession is agriculture, consistent with his modest asset portfolio. The Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) he represents is a Tamil nationalist party founded in 1958 by S.P. Adithanar and currently led by filmmaker-turned-politician Seeman. The party was revived in 2010 and has gained recognition as a state party by the Election Commission of India. NTK is known for its strong advocacy of Tamil identity, cultural nationalism, and support for an independent Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka. In the 2021 assembly elections, the party's candidate in Virugampakkam secured 10,185 votes (6.08%), finishing fourth in a constituency dominated by DMK and AIADMK. No detailed information about Balamurugan.P's personal political history, previous electoral contests, development work, or public statements could be found in available sources. His candidacy appears to be part of NTK's broader strategy to contest across Tamil Nadu constituencies, though the party faces an uphill battle against established political forces. As a first-time or low-profile candidate from a smaller party, he represents an alternative voice in a constituency where major Dravidian parties have traditionally held sway. Voters should note that while Balamurugan.P presents a clean affidavit with no criminal record or significant financial red flags, there is limited public information about his track record, community engagement, or specific policy positions. His candidacy offers a Tamil nationalist alternative but lacks the visibility and organizational strength of mainstream parties in the constituency.