Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Physician, Former IRS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Salem district, Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about K.G. Arunraj
10/05/2026
K. G. Arunraj was sworn in as a cabinet minister in the Tamil Nadu government after the 2026 state election. Reports identify him as the Health and Family Welfare Minister in the Vijay-led ministry, marking his transition from IRS officer and first-time MLA to a state cabinet role.
01/05/2026
K. G. Arunraj won the Tiruchengode Assembly constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu election as the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate. He secured 79,500 votes and defeated his nearest rival by a margin of 28,172 votes.
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Bio/Wiki
| K.G. Arunraj is an Indian politician, physician, and former civil servant from Tamil Nadu. | |
| He serves as the cabinet Minister for Health and Family Welfare of Tamil Nadu and was elected as MLA from Tiruchengode in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. |
Family
| Father | Late K P Ganesan |
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| Spouse | Doctor, Assistant Professor at Kilpauk Medical College |
Career
| Medical | Practised in rural areas including Krishnagiri district; Worked in government hospital for 5 years |
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| Civil Service | Cleared UPSC CSE 2009; Joined IRS (Income Tax) in 2010; Served in Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Maharashtra; Voluntary retirement 22/05/2025 |
| Notable Operations | 2016 Income Tax raid seizing ₹90 crore cash (₹80 crore in demonetised currency and ₹10 crore in new ₹2000 notes) and 100 kg gold from businessman Shekhar Reddy and associates; Investigations in Kodanadu estate case; Raids on V.K. Sasikala's family |
| Political | Joined TVK 09/06/2025; General Secretary for Policy and Propaganda; Headed manifesto committee January 2026; MLA Tiruchengodu (won 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election); Cabinet Minister for Health and Family Welfare of Tamil Nadu |
Favourites
| Music | Ilayaraja's music |
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Social Media
| Blogger | https://www.blogger.com/profile/02417300499401813667 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Blogger since February 2010 with blog 'ARUNJI SPEAKS' | |
| 2. Assets: ~₹12.77 crore; Liabilities: ~₹1.41 crore (as per 2026 election affidavit) | |
| 3. Voter in Tiruchengodu constituency | |
| 4. Currently works as Tax Consultant alongside political career |