Thol. Thirumavalavan

Politician, Dalit Activist

India Anganur, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Dalit Activist
NationalityIndia
Date of Birth17/08/1962
Age64 years
BirthplaceAnganur, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, India

Latest News about Thol. Thirumavalavan

12/07/2026

He urged the VCK to prepare for a Tamil nationalist public rally scheduled for his birthday on 17 August in Ulundurpet. The report described the party as sharpening its post-election focus on Tamil nationalism and broader political positioning.

24/05/2026

Thirumavalavan said he was not personally keen on joining the TVK government, though he ultimately agreed to his party entering the cabinet after cadre pressure. His comments reflected internal consultation within the VCK over how to respond to the invitation.

15/05/2026

He said he had heard of backroom discussions about making him a chief ministerial candidate, but clarified that he was unaware of the other developments. The remarks came amid political speculation around alliances and leadership choices ahead of the Tamil Nadu election cycle.

05/04/2026

Thol. Thirumavalavan announced that he would not contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections after initially being named as a candidate from Kattumannarkoil. He said the decision was taken to preserve the unity of the DMK-led alliance and the wider ruling front.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameTholkappiyan Thirumavalavan
Political PartyViduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK)
Common NameThol. Thirumavalavan

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • M.A. in Criminology
  • B.L. (Bachelor of Law)
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry
  • M.Sc. in Criminology
  • Ph.D.
Institutions
  • Kongu College, Virudhachalam
  • Madras Law College, Chennai
  • University of Madras, Chennai
  • Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherTholkappian
MotherPeriyammal

Career

Early CareerScientific Assistant in Government Forensic Department (1999)
Political Entry1999
Elections
  • Lost 1999 and 2004
  • Won 2009 Lok Sabha from Chidambaram
  • Lost 1999 Lok Sabha
  • Lost 2004 Lok Sabha
  • Contested 2001 State Assembly (Kulagaram) with DMK alliance, won, later resigned
Positions
  • President, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
  • Member of Parliament, Chidambaram
  • Former Member of Legislative Assembly, Kulagaram
Key Achievements
  • Led Dalit liberation movement in Tamil Nadu
  • Founded VCK in 1999
  • Advocate for ending caste discrimination
  • Supported Tamil nationalist movements in Sri Lanka

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Initially studied chemistry
2. Studied law at Madras Law College
3. Supports Tamil nationalist movements in Sri Lanka
4. Platform focuses on ending caste discrimination
5. Obtained Ph.D. from Thiruvalluvar University in 2019
6. Worked as Scientific Assistant in Government Forensic Department until 1999
7. Joined 'Bharatiya Dalit Federation' in 1982 through connection with M. S. S. Samy
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