Anand N

N. Anand, popularly known as 'Bussy Anand', is a 62-year-old politician born on July 18, 1964, in Karaikal, Puducherry. With only an 8th-grade education, he built a career in business and politics, serving as a Member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly from the Bussy constituency between May 11, 2006, and May 13, 2011. His political journey has seen him affiliated with the Puducherry Munnetra Congress and All India N.R. Congress before joining actor Vijay's newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as its General Secretary on February 2, 2024. Anand's tenure as TVK General Secretary has been marked by both organizational successes and serious controversies. He successfully mobilized over 10 lakh supporters at TVK's second state conference in Madurai in August 2025, demonstrating the party's grassroots strength ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He has been instrumental in positioning TVK as an independent alternative to both DMK and AIADMK, firmly rejecting alliance overtures from established parties. However, his leadership faced severe scrutiny following the tragic Karur crowd crush incident on September 27, 2025, where 41 people died and 100 were injured during a TVK rally. Tamil Nadu Police filed criminal proceedings against Anand and other party leaders, accusing them of ignoring safety advice, failing to take adequate precautions, and violating police regulations. Prior to this, he was also booked in Namakkal for violating 20 conditions set for public meetings, including allowing excessive vehicles in Vijay's convoy and starting events after stipulated deadlines. Voters in Thiyagarayanagar should note that Anand declares assets worth Rs. 7.47 crore with liabilities of Rs. 3.58 crore, and has 3 criminal cases involving serious charges including attempt to commit culpable homicide, assault on public servants, and causing public danger. His affidavit lists historical cases, but recent 2025 incidents suggest additional legal proceedings may be pending. He is contesting from Thiyagarayanagar in the 2026 elections, marking his first electoral battle in Tamil Nadu after his previous legislative experience in Puducherry.