In a bold move ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief Seeman has demonstrated rare political conviction by fielding six Brahmin candidates as part of the party’s complete slate of 234 nominees.
This move is widely interpreted as a direct counter to the long-standing anti-Brahmin rhetoric embedded in Dravidian politics, of the DMK and its ideological predecessors.
By including Brahmin representatives, NTK aims to broaden its appeal beyond traditional Tamil nationalist lines, positioning itself as an inclusive force that rejects caste-based exclusion while championing Tamil identity.
NTK’s Bold Departure From Entrenched Dravidian Model Politics
On February 21, 2026, NTK held its major conference, “Maatrathai Virumbum Makkalin Manadu” (Conference for People Seeking Change), in Alampatti Pudur, Tiruchirappalli district.
Seeman, the party’s Chief Coordinator, unveiled the complete slate of 234 candidates for all Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies.
True to NTK’s signature approach of gender parity, the list features exactly 117 men and 117 women. Seeman himself will contest from the Karaikudi constituency, while prominent faces like Idumbaikkarthi are fielded in Vedaranyam.
The inclusion of six Brahmin candidates stands out as a deliberate social engineering effort. NTK is targeting constituencies in Chennai—such as T. Nagar, Mylapore, Saidapet, and similar areas—where Brahmin communities have historical presence and influence.
This decision aligns with NTK’s broader strategy of representing marginalized or sidelined groups, including Dalits, tribals, smaller OBC communities, and now Brahmins, to challenge the dominant Dravidian narrative.
The following are the Brahmin candidates announced by NTK head Seeman.
- Maduravoyal – Revathi
- Saidapet – Srividya
- T. Nagar – Anusha Vijayakumar
- Mylapore – Arun
- Alandur – Mahalakshmi
- Mayiladuthurai – Kasiraman
Seeman has long criticized the Dravidian parties for divisive caste politics rooted in anti-Brahmin rhetoric. He has praised figures like Subramania Bharati (a Brahmin poet who fought caste discrimination) and emphasized that Tamil Brahmins are an integral part of the Tamil identity.
This stance contrasts with hate-filled Dravidian ideology, which has historically abused and demonized Brahmins as ‘outsiders’ or ‘oppressors’, with frequent calls for genocide. The poisonous rhetoric over five decades has resulted in political and administrative marginalization of Brahmins.
Seeman’s decision to field six Brahmin candidates is being widely viewed as a refreshing and courageous departure from the usual political playbook — a step that even major national parties haven’t had the guts and the gumption to take.
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