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PMK's Sowmiya Anbumani Declares Rs 65.94 Crore Assets for TN Polls

PMK candidate Sowmiya Anbumani has filed her nomination for the Dharmapuri Assembly constituency, declaring total assets worth Rs 65.94 crore. Her movable assets, valued at Rs 17 crore, include significant holdings of gold and diamonds. She is the wife of former Union Minister and PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss, with the party contesting 18 seats in the AIADMK-led NDA. The Tamil Nadu polls will see a highly competitive race with over 4,100 candidates filing nominations for the April 23 election.

Key Points: TN Polls: PMK Candidate Declares Rs 65.94 Crore Assets

  • Assets worth Rs 65.94 crore declared
  • Gold holdings valued at ~Rs 4.26 crore
  • Candidate is wife of former Union Minister
  • Part of AIADMK-led NDA alliance
  • Over 4,100 candidates filed nominations statewide
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TN polls: PMK candidate Sowmiya Anbumani files nomination, declares Rs 65.94 crore assets

PMK candidate Sowmiya Anbumani files nomination for Dharmapuri, declaring assets worth Rs 65.94 crore, including gold and diamonds.

"every time she visits Dharmapuri, she is overwhelmed by the affection and support of the people - Sowmiya Anbumani"

Dharmapuri, April 6

Asset details of PMK candidate Sowmiya Anbumani, who is contesting from the Dharmapuri Assembly constituency, have been made public following the filing of her nomination papers on the final day of submissions for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

According to her election affidavit, Sowmiya Anbumani has declared total assets worth Rs 65.94 crore, comprising both movable and immovable properties. The disclosure offers a detailed look into her financial holdings, placing her among the wealthier candidates in the fray for the April 23 polls.

Sowmiya Anbumani is the wife of Anbumani Ramadoss, former Union Minister and president of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), which is part of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu.

The PMK is contesting in 18 constituencies as part of the alliance arrangement for the 2026 Assembly elections.

Breaking down her declared assets, the affidavit states that she owns movable assets valued at Rs 17 crore, while her immovable assets are estimated at Rs 48 crore. Among her movable assets, she has listed gold ornaments weighing 2,927 grams, valued at approximately Rs 4.26 crore, and diamond holdings of 151.51 carats, worth around Rs 1.64 crore. In addition, she has cash in hand amounting to Rs 2.25 lakh.

Speaking to reporters after filing her nomination, Sowmiya Anbumani expressed confidence about her electoral prospects. She said that every time she visits Dharmapuri, she is overwhelmed by the affection and support of the people, adding that the reception has grown even stronger during this campaign period.

The filing of nominations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections began on March 31 and concluded on Monday, with a notable surge in candidate participation. More than 4,100 candidates have filed their nomination papers across the state, indicating a highly competitive electoral battle.

Polling for the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly is scheduled to be held on April 23, while the counting of votes will be taken up on May 4.

The Dharmapuri constituency is expected to witness a closely watched contest, given the prominence of candidates and the alliances involved.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the wealth is staggering, we must also look at her work and vision for Dharmapuri. Being wealthy doesn't automatically disqualify someone from public service. Let's focus on the development agenda.
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Vikram M
Gold worth 4 crore and diamonds worth 1.6 crore! This is the reality of our political class. Meanwhile, farmers in the same constituency are struggling with debt. The contrast is painful to see.
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Sarah B
At least the assets are declared transparently. That's a positive step for accountability. In many places, we don't even get this much information. The system is working as it should here.
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Karthik V
PMK is part of the NDA alliance. This shows the kind of candidates the alliance is fielding. Wealth should not be the primary qualification. I hope the people of Dharmapuri vote for someone who understands their ground realities.
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Ananya R
As a woman from Tamil Nadu, I'm glad to see more women candidates. But the wealth gap between leaders and citizens is just too vast. How will she address issues like water scarcity and unemployment with this lifestyle gap?

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