BHUVANAGIRI

Bhuvanagiri constituency in Tamil Nadu has been represented by A. Arunmozhithevan of the AIADMK since his narrow victory in the 2021 Assembly elections, where he secured 96,453 votes (48.92%) with a margin of just 8,259 votes over the DMK candidate. The constituency has largely benefited from state-wide development initiatives implemented by the DMK government between 2021-2026, including road infrastructure improvements, rural housing schemes (over 3.30 lakh houses constructed statewide under PM Housing Scheme), drinking water supply to 7.15 lakh houses under Jal Jeevan Mission, and educational programs like the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme expansion and distribution of tablets and laptops to students. However, specific projects directly initiated or completed within Bhuvanagiri constituency itself are not well-documented, suggesting limited constituency-specific development visibility. The tenure has been marked by several controversies and challenges. MLA Arunmozhithevan faced land encroachment allegations in September 2018 (predating his current term) related to temple land in Thittakudi, though he dismissed these claims. His party, the AIADMK, has faced broader corruption allegations, including a ₹1,020 crore bribery scandal involving a state minister in 2025, and concerns about Hindutva influence following former minister S.P. Velumani's association with RSS leadership. Civic issues such as flooding risks, water scarcity, poor waste management, and infrastructure deficits have affected the broader region, though specific grievances from Bhuvanagiri residents are sparsely documented. The constituency also experienced the broader impacts of rising electricity tariffs (up to 45%), property taxes (150% increase), and water charges (5-10% increase) during this period. As the 2026 elections approach (scheduled for April 23, 2026, with results on May 4), voters face limited documented evidence of constituency-specific achievements or direct interventions by their MLA. The AIADMK has accused the ruling DMK of corruption and poor development, while facing counter-accusations of stalling projects and failing to initiate new works despite increased state revenue. Voters should consider the lack of transparent, documented development work specific to Bhuvanagiri, the narrow victory margin from 2021 indicating a closely contested constituency, ongoing civic challenges, and whether their elected representative has effectively addressed local needs or primarily benefited from broader state-level schemes implemented by the opposition-led state government.