S. Lakshmanan

S. Lakshmanan is an Indian politician currently serving as a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly representing the Salem (West) constituency. Elected in 2026 as a candidate for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, he secured his seat with a significant margin of over 74,000 votes. Before entering politics, Lakshmanan served as a police inspector and was later involved in agriculture and private sector management. His career has been marked by legal challenges, including his involvement in land-grab cases and investigations into disproportionate assets during his time in law enforcement.