Bhuvana Maniyarasan

Bhuvana Maniyarasan, 32, is a graduate professional and housewife contesting from the Peravurani Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu's 2026 elections on a Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) ticket. She represents the new generation of candidates fielded by NTK, a Tamil nationalist party founded by actor-turned-politician Seeman that has emerged as a potential third force in Tamil Nadu politics. With declared assets of Rs. 45.4 lakhs and no criminal cases, she enters a constituency historically dominated by the DMK and AIADMK. Peravurani has been a battleground between Dravidian majors, with DMK's N. Ashokkumar winning in 2021 by a margin of 23,503 votes against AIADMK, while the AIADMK had narrowly won in 2016 by just 995 votes. Bhuvana's candidacy is part of NTK's broader strategy to expand its footprint independently, having rejected alliances with both the Secular Progressive Alliance and National Democratic Alliance. The party's growing vote share—which jumped six-fold in recent elections—suggests increasing voter interest in alternatives to traditional parties. NTK campaigns on issues of Tamil nationalism, critique of 'freebie politics,' caste discrimination, and environmental concerns. However, specific information about Bhuvana Maniyarasan's individual political activities, development work, or public engagements remains scarce in available records. Her campaign appears to rely heavily on the party's central branding and Seeman's charisma rather than localized visibility. Voters should note that this is Bhuvana's first electoral contest, with no previous election data available for comparison. While she brings a clean record with no criminal cases, her lack of established political experience or documented individual achievements means her candidacy is largely an extension of NTK's broader ideological appeal. The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled for April 23, 2026, with results expected on May 4, 2026.