Anand Selvaraj

Anand Selvaraj is a 37-year-old post-graduate businessman contesting from Tiruchirappalli (East) constituency in Tamil Nadu on a National Maha Sabha Party ticket. His affidavit declares his profession as business owner of J.K.S. Enterprises with total assets of Rs. 14.38 lakhs, entirely in movable assets with no immovable property. Web sources from 2024 identified him as a 35-year-old sales professional when he contested the Lok Sabha elections from Tiruchirappalli as an Independent candidate, suggesting a recent party affiliation change. There is virtually no public record of Selvaraj's political activities, achievements, or campaign work. Unlike established politicians in the region, he has no documented social media presence, public statements, or interviews available online. This absence of digital footprint is unusual in contemporary Indian politics where even smaller candidates maintain some online presence. The National Maha Sabha Party itself is not listed among recognized political parties in Tamil Nadu, where politics is dominated by DMK, AIADMK, BJP, and regional parties like NTK and TVK. A discrepancy exists regarding criminal cases: his current affidavit declares zero cases, while 2024 Lok Sabha records mention one reported criminal case against him. His modest asset declaration of Rs. 14.38 lakhs at age 37 appears reasonable for a small business owner, though the absence of any immovable property is noteworthy. In the 2021 assembly elections, Tiruchirappalli East was won by DMK's Inigo S. Irudayaraj, making it a DMK stronghold where smaller party candidates face significant challenges. Voters should note that Anand Selvaraj is essentially a political newcomer with no documented track record in governance, development work, or public service. His minimal public profile, unclear party credentials, and the discrepancy in criminal case reporting suggest the need for more transparency before voters can make an informed decision.