Who is TVK's KA Sengottaiyan, the ninth-time Tamil Nadu MLA in Vijay's camp?

KA Sengottaiyan is a former Tamil Nadu minister with over 5 decades of political experience. He was a staunch supporter of the late former chief minister J Jayalalithaa and held several key portfolios, including minister for school education. Expelled from the AIADMK in November 2025 due to disagreements, Sengottaiyan joined the TVK and is currently serving as the Chief Coordinator of the TVK executive committee. He secured his ninth win in assembly elections, winning the Gobichettipalayam constituency and successfully defending his stronghold.