V. Saminathan is a prominent political figure in Puducherry currently contesting the 2026 Assembly Election as a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate for the
Lawspet
constituency. He transitioned to actor Vijay’s TVK in late 2025 after a long career with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Political Experience
- Legislative Role: Served as a Nominated MLA in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly from July 2017 to February 2021.
- Party Leadership: Former State President of the BJP Puducherry unit, holding the position for three terms between 2016 and 2023.
- Affiliation History: Associated with the BJP since the late 1990s before resigning in September 2025 due to dissatisfaction with the party's local direction.
Election Performance (Lawspet Constituency)
Saminathan has a consistent history of contesting the Lawspet seat:
- 2021 Election: Finished as the runner-up for the BJP, securing 8,891 votes (approx. 34% share). He was defeated by M. Vaithianathan of the Congress by a margin of 5,701 votes.
- 2016 Election: Contested as a BJP candidate and received 1,509 votes (approx. 6% share).
- 2011 Election: Secured 1,672 votes (approx. 9% share) representing the BJP.
Personal Details
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- Age: 51 (as of March 2026).
- Profession: Involved in both politics and business.
- Community: Belongs to the Sengunthar community, a significant demographic in his constituency.
- Nomination Status: Officially filed his nomination for the 2026 elections on 23 March 2026.
