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Vanni Arasu

MLA
Also known as வன்னியரசு, Jayaraj, Vanni Arasu J
Father's Name
Jeyaraj
Profession
Politician, Author & Cabinet Minister for Social Justice
Gender
Male
Age
55 years (b. ~1971)

Vanni Arasu is an MLA belonging to Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, representing Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu. He is 55 years old and has declared Graduate as his highest education. The affidavit lists 3 criminal cases, 2 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 2 elections contested, 1 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
55
Years
Education
Graduate
Net Assets (2026)
₹0
2026 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
3
1 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

  1. 2010
    Deputy General Secretary

    Served as Deputy General Secretary of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi.

  2. 2021
    Contested Assembly Candidate· Vanur

    Contested 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly election from Vanur constituency.

  3. 2026
    Member of Legislative Assembly & Cabinet Minister for Social Justice· TindivanamCurrent

    Elected to 17th Assembly from Tindivanam (SC) and sworn in as Social Justice Minister.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
2021AssemblyVanur
VCK
VCK
Lost66,00036.78%
2026AssemblyTindivanam
VCK
VCK
Won63,83332.56%

Financial Profile(2026)

No assets declared on record.

Criminal Cases

2
Pending
1
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
  1. 1
    Political Agitation / Protest Case 12018Pending
    Court — Special Court for MPs/MLAs, Chennai
  2. 2
    Unlawful Assembly Demonstration Case 22020Pending
    Court — Judicial Magistrate Court, Tindivanam

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2026 Election Affidavit.

Family

VA
Vanni Arasu
MLA
Parents
J
Father
Jeyaraj

Education

Graduate

Income

No income declared on record.

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Vanni Arasu represent?

Vanni Arasu is an MLA representing Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu and belongs to Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi.

How many criminal cases does Vanni Arasu have?

Vanni Arasu declared 3 criminal cases in the election affidavit (2 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.

What is the educational qualification of Vanni Arasu?

Vanni Arasu declared Graduate as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Vanni Arasu?

Vanni Arasu is 55 years old as per the records on file.

What was Vanni Arasu's most recent election result?

Vanni Arasu won the 2026 Assembly election from Tindivanam with a 32.56% vote share.

Other Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi MLAs in Tamil Nadu
Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2026 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2026 Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.