Sivaprakasam.V

Sivaprakasam.V is a 68-year-old farmer and long-time Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) loyalist from Vridhachalam constituency in Tamil Nadu. With an 8th standard education, he has dedicated decades to representing BSP's core ideology of social justice and marginalized community empowerment in a region where regional parties have historically dominated. His declared assets of Rs. 15.06 lakhs—comprising Rs. 13.06 lakhs in movable assets and Rs. 2 lakhs in immovable property—reflect a modest agricultural background with no liabilities or criminal cases. Sivaprakasam's electoral journey spans over three decades with consistent but unsuccessful attempts. In the 1991 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, he secured 610 votes (0.53%), finishing 4th in Vridhachalam where AIADMK's R.D. Aranganathan won with 51,931 votes. A decade later in 2001, his performance improved marginally to 1,230 votes (0.89%), placing 5th as PMK's Dr. R. Govindasamy swept the constituency with 68,905 votes. These results highlight the challenge BSP faces in Tamil Nadu's Dravidian-party-dominated political ecosystem. Despite limited electoral success, Sivaprakasam represents BSP's commitment to contesting elections across India, maintaining a presence even in regions where the party lacks significant influence. No controversies, criminal cases, or development work have been documented in available records, suggesting a low-profile political career focused on grassroots representation. Voters should note that while he brings consistency and clean record, his ability to influence policy or deliver constituency development remains untested given his lack of legislative experience.