Our Journey: From One Voice to a People’s Movement
It all began with a single voice—MAHI, a long-time volunteer and a three-time Executive Committee member—who expressed his aspiration to serve on the Office Bearer team of Connecticut Tamil Sangam (CTTS) for 2026. Through this journey, he experienced firsthand how entrenched administrative practices discouraged fresh energy, new ideas, and aspiring volunteers, prioritizing position and reputation over participation and progress.
- The manner in which Mahi was treated became a catalyst.
- It brought together a group of like-minded individuals who believed that CTTS deserved a more inclusive, transparent, and democratic approach to leadership.
- What started as an initiative around one individual gradually evolved into a collective call for change—giving rise to mahiforCTTS.com.
Although Team Mahi did not win the 2026 CTTS elections, they achieved something far more enduring: they won hearts. They resonated with members who longed for change, fairness, and broader participation in shaping the future of CTTS.
That defining moment led to an important transformation. mahiforCTTS, which began as a campaign for an individual, evolved into myCTTU—a movement driven by shared values and a common purpose.
The Pillars of myCTTU
The journey of myCTTU was not just an election campaign—it was a collective awakening. These individuals stood together through the entire 2026 CTTS election journey, demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges, and emerged stronger even after the results. What began as a campaign transformed into a shared purpose—to build a stronger, more connected, and more inclusive CTTS that truly serves every Tamil family with integrity, pride, and accountability. They are the pillars who refused to step back, chose to step forward, and remain deeply committed to shaping a better future for our community.
The Core Team
Mahendran Neelagandan
Swaminath Natarajan Siva Sakthi
Muralidharan Krishnamoorthy
Renuka Perumal
Jayarani Vikraman
Satgurunathan Sivaraju
Sugaprakash Veluswamy
Vasanth Valvil Ori
Rajesh Gunasekaran
Dhanavanth GJ
Selvakumar P
Secretary – Nominee | 105 votes (35%) | Not Elected
Mahendran Neelagandan
Treasurer – Nominee | 100 votes (34%) | Not Elected
Swaminath Natarajan Siva Sakthi
Executive Committee – Nominee | Not Selected
Muralidharan Krishnamoorthy
Executive Committee – Nominee | Selected – Operations Committee Member
Renuka Perumal
Executive Committee – Nominee | Not Selected
Jayarani Vikraman
Executive Committee – Nominee | Not Selected
Satgurunathan Sivaraju
Executive Committee – Nominee | Selected – Operations Committee Member
Sugaprakash Veluswamy
Executive Committee – Nominee | Withdrawn
Vasanth Valvil Ori
Executive Committee – Nominee | Selected
Anyraman Ariya Raghuraman
Together, they continue to stand as a united force—listening, engaging, and working relentlessly to ensure myCTTU remains a movement driven by community voices, collective leadership, and transparent action.
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Expanding leadership by increasing EC and OB members will bring in more volunteers, fresh ideas, and stronger impact. A structured growth path through annual promotion of high-performing EC members to OB roles will ensure continuity and motivation.
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Expanding leadership by increasing EC and OB members will bring in more volunteers, fresh ideas, and stronger impact. A structured growth path through annual promotion of high-performing EC members to OB roles will ensure continuity and motivation.
