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 minister in the newly formed Tamil Nadu government led by Vijay after winning the Tiruchengodu Assembly seat in the 2026 election. Reports describe him as one of the prominent TVK legislators chosen for the cabinet, reflecting his rapid shift from IRS officer to state minister.
01/05/2026
K. G. Arunraj won the Tiruchengodu 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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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) |
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 |