DHARMAPURI: PMK’s Dharmapuri candidate Sowmiya Anbumani filed her nomination at the collectorate with much fanfare on Monday. She was accompanied by her husband and PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss, BJP District Secretary Baskar, AMMK district Secretary DK Rajendran and Pennagaram MLA GK Mani. Hundreds of PMK cadres donning party colours gathered at the Palayampudur toll gate to welcome Sowmiya and Anbumani.
Addressing media persons after filing her nomination, Sowmiya listed implementing Cauvery Surplus Water Scheme, establishing SIPCOT, and refrigerated warehouse units to benefit farmers would be her priorities.
When questioned about competing against parties like DMK and AIADMK, she said, “This may be my first time competing, but I am no stranger to election campaigns. I have visited Pennagaram and Dharmapuri more times than I can count and know everyone here. I have all the support here, especially from the women.”
As per her affidavit, in 2022-23 Sowmiya earned Rs 1.54 crore as non-agricultural income and Rs 28 lakh in agriculture income. Her husband Anbumani had a total income of Rs 12.13 lakh while her daughter SA Sanjuthra had a total income of Rs 4.06 lakh. Sowmiya also declared movable assets of Rs 12. 05 crore, while Anbumani has movable assets worth Rs 67.48 lakh. She also has immovable assets worth Rs 48.18 crore and liabilities worth Rs 9.15 crore.