Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), contesting as part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, has filed official Election Commission of India affidavits (Format C-7 and Format C-1) for all 8 candidates in the Tamil Nadu Assembly General Election 2026. Polling is scheduled for 23 April 2026, with results on 4 May 2026.
As mandated by the Hon'ble Supreme Court order dated 25 September 2018 (WP Civil No. 536/2011 — Public Interest Foundation vs. Union of India), all political parties are required to publicly disclose criminal antecedents of their candidates via Format C-7 (party declaration) and Format C-1 (candidate's public declaration). VCK has complied fully with this requirement.
VCK contests 6 SC-reserved seats and 2 General seats, reflecting the party's core commitment to Dalit political representation. The party's President, Thol. Thirumavalavan, has personally signed all Format C-7 declarations.
VCK's 8 Candidates — 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election
வி.சி.க. வேட்பாளர்கள் பட்டியல் — 2026 தமிழ்நாடு சட்டமன்றத் தேர்தல்
| Sl. | Candidate | Tamil Name | Constituency | Type | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jothimani | ஜோதிமணி | Kattumannarkoil — No. 102 | SC | Cuddalore |
| 2 | Sindhanai Selvan | சிந்தனை செல்வன் | Cheyyur — No. 193 | SC | Chengalpattu |
| 3 | Panneerdas | பன்னீர்தாஸ் | Thiruporur — No. 194 | GEN | Chengalpattu |
| 4 | Ezhil Caroline | எழில் கரோலின் | Arakkonam — No. 8 | SC | Ranipet |
| 5 | Vanni Arasu | வன்னி அரசு | Tindivanam — No. 72 | SC | Villupuram |
| 6 | Sakthivel | சக்திவேல் | Periyakulam — No. 127 | SC | Theni |
| 7 | Malathi | மாலதி | Kallakurichi — No. 74 | SC | Kallakurichi |
| 8 | Abdul Rahman | அப்துல் ரஹ்மான் | Panruti — No. 82 | GEN | Cuddalore |
About the ECI Affidavit Formats
Format C-7
Party Declaration
The political party's official declaration disclosing criminal antecedents of the candidate, reasons for selection despite pending cases (if any), and confirmation that no candidate without a criminal record was available. Signed by the party's authorised signatory — in VCK's case, Thol. Thirumavalavan.
Format C-1
Candidate's Public Declaration
The candidate's own sworn public declaration of all pending criminal cases. This is published in newspapers and displayed at the party's office as mandated by the Supreme Court's September 2018 judgment to ensure voter awareness before the election.
Spotlight: Tindivanam — Vanni Arasu
Constituency No. 72 (SC Reserved) · Villupuram District · Full ECI affidavit available
Signed by Thol. Thirumavalavan, Founder-President, VCK · Format C-7, TN Assembly Election 2026
Pending Criminal Cases
VII Addl. Sessions Judge, Chennai
IPC 147, 148, 149, 341, 324, 353, 332, 307, 506(ii)
23rd Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet
Sec. 120(b) Passport Act r/w 10(9)(iv) Unlawful Activities (Preventive) Act 1967
Judicial Magistrate Court, Tambaram
IPC 143, 188, 448, 341, 147, 436 r/w Sec. 3 TNPPDL Act
Conviction: NIL
Party's Reason for Selection (Format C-7)
"The candidate is deeply committed to work for the welfare of downtrodden dalits. He is well known for his tremendous efforts to see that the marginalised people are benefitted by the government schemes in this constituency and elsewhere in the state. He is working to achieve the party's goals to uplift the Dalits. Hence the party has nominated him with faith."
— Thol. Thirumavalavan, Founder-President, VCK
Why Selected Over Candidates Without Criminal Cases
"He is found to be the most senior, capable aspirant among all those who wanted to contest from the party ticket."
— As stated in ECI Format C-7
Legal Mandate
These disclosures are made pursuant to the judgment dated 25th September 2018 of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in WP (Civil) No. 536 of 2011 (Public Interest Foundation & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Anr.) and the Election Commission of India's guidelines. The party is required to publish Format C-1 in newspapers and display it prominently at party office(s) at least three times before polling day.
View individual candidate profiles with full affidavit details
View All 8 Candidates