G. V. Markandayan

G. V. Markandayan is an Indian politician currently serving as a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Vilathikulam constituency, representing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party. With a notable political career, Markandayan previously held the position of MLA from 2011 to 2016, representing the same Vilathikulam constituency under the banner of the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party. He is also ivolved in the leadership of the Ambal Educational Trust, Ambal Kosalai and Marangal Makkal Iyakkam.

G. V. Markandayan
Constituency	Vilathikulam
Personal details
Born	1976 (age 47–48) Tamil Nadu, India
Political party	Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (2020-Present)
Other political affiliations	All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (until 2020)
Spouse	Anita
Children	2
Residence(s)	Nadu Theru, Ramachandirapuram, Vilathikulam Tk
Education	BL

Political Career

He was appointed as the Spokesperson of Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party. In the political landscape of Tamil Nadu, Markandayan's journey took a significant turn during the 2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections when the AIADMK party denied him a ticket. This decision led Markandayan to contest independently as a rebel candidate from the Vilathikulam constituency, thereby resigning as the spokesperson of AIADMK. Consequently, the AIADMK leadership expelled him from the party, marking a pivotal moment in his political career. Despite the odds, Markandayan's independent candidacy garnered significant attention, securing a notable 28,000 votes.

Electoral performance

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election

Elections	Constituency	Party	Result	Vote percentage	Opposition Candidate	Opposition Party	Opposition vote percentage
2011	Vilathikulam	AIADMK	Won	54.58	K. Perumalsamy	INC	37.63
2019 By-Election	Vilathikulam	Independent	Lost	17.35	P. Chinnappan	AIADMK	44.32
2021	Vilathikulam	DMK	Won	54.38	P. Chinnappan	AIADMK	31.18