P.Usharani

P. Usharani, 54, is an AIADMK candidate contesting from the Yercaud (ST) reserved constituency in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, for the 2026 Assembly elections. An 8th-grade pass declaring agriculture as her profession, she has declared assets worth Rs. 16.89 crore including Rs. 13.75 crore in immovable property and Rs. 3.14 crore in movable assets, with liabilities of Rs. 1.75 crore. She has zero criminal cases declared in her affidavit. Yercaud is historically an AIADMK fortress, with the party winning eight times since 1977, most recently in 2021 when G. Chitra secured victory with 51.30% of votes and a margin of 25,955 votes over DMK's C. Tamilselvan. The constituency includes Yercaud taluk, Vazhapadi taluk, and portions of Salem and Attur taluks, with local concerns centered around basic amenities, infrastructure, regulatory markets for vegetables and arecanut, agriculture, and water management. Usharani has limited public visibility with no verified social media presence found, making her a relatively unknown figure in Tamil Nadu politics. She is part of AIADMK's candidate list announced ahead of the 2026 elections, as the party seeks to retain its traditional strongholds while in opposition. The AIADMK, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami as Leader of Opposition, is currently allied with the BJP-led NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu. Voters should note that while Usharani benefits from contesting in an AIADMK stronghold, she faces competition from DMK's T. M. Revathi Matheswaran, NTK's Palanisamy, and TVK's J. Lakshmi in 2026. Her lack of public profile and the absence of documented political work or community engagement raise questions about her experience and readiness for legislative responsibilities. No controversies or legal cases were found associated with her name in available records.