Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, is allegedly facing an internal revolt as cadres and supporters mount pressure on the leadership to remove General Secretary Bussy Anand. Once considered the organisational pillar of TVK, Anand has become the target of widespread criticism following the Karur tragedy and the party’s mishandling of the crisis.
16 days after going underground, Bussy Anand made his first public appearance on 13 October 2025 after the Supreme Court ordered a CBI investigation, but his return was met with anger rather than support. Many party supporters accused him of going into hiding during the Karur crowd crush incident as if he had nothing to do with the party, which left cadres in disarray. During his bail hearing, he had shifted the entire blame on TVK functionaries. Several cadres took to social media demanding a restructuring of the organisation and greater accountability from the leadership.
The dissent gained momentum soon after the Supreme Court granted interim relief to TVK by transferring the Karur investigation to the CBI. On the same day, photos of Bussy Anand posing with district secretaries surfaced online, triggering a backlash from cadres who felt abandoned during the party’s most difficult phase.
TVK’s ‘virtual warriors’ have expressed frustration over the leadership’s inaccessibility. Many accused Anand of surrounding himself with loyalists and sidelining competent members. Supporters alleged that Anand focused on self-promotion, citing instances of elaborate convoys and extensive publicity around his visits, while neglecting grassroots engagement and party-building.
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Multiple petitions addressed to TVK Chief Vijay have since emerged online, demanding immediate changes in the organisational structure. One open letter titled “From the heart of your fans, virtual warriors, and cadres” stated that the Karur tragedy had exposed deep flaws in TVK’s internal framework. It urged Vijay to strengthen the party’s second-line leadership, train district-level leaders, and decentralise power to make the movement resilient even in the absence of its top leader.
Another letter, titled “TVK Party to Retrospect and Strengthen”, specifically called for changes to the General Secretary’s role, citing Bussy Anand’s ineffectiveness. It suggested that even if a replacement was not imminent, his responsibilities should be redistributed among capable members to ensure smoother functioning.
The discontent intensified further when photos went viral showing Karur East District Secretary Mathiazhagan and party functionary Paunraj, both arrested in connection with the Karur tragedy and later released on bail, touching Bussy Anand’s feet at the party headquarters. The images sparked outrage among cadres, prompting the hashtag campaign #KickOutBussyAnand to trend across social media platforms.
As petitions and online campaigns multiply, TVK’s leadership has remained silent, further fuelling speculation of internal division. Party insiders say the growing chorus against Anand reflects a wider crisis of confidence within the organisation, with cadres seeking greater transparency, accountability, and accessibility from the top leadership.
(Source: The News Minute)
