| Office | Cabinet Minister Government of Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|
| Term start | 22 May 2026 |
| Governor | Rajendra Arlekar |
| 1blankname | Chief Minister |
| 1namedata | C. Joseph Vijay |
| Predecessor | M. Mathiventhan |
| 2blankname | Ministry and Departments |
| 2namedata | Social Justice Department |
| Office 1 | Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly |
| Constituency 1 | Tindivanam |
| Term start 1 | 4 May 2026 |
| Party | Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Predecessor 1 | P. Arjunan |
| Birth date | 1971 (age 55–56) |
| Birth place | Thiruperunthur, Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu, India |
Vanni Arasu (born 1971) is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu.[1] He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Tindivanam Assembly constituency in Viluppuram district representing Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi which contested the assembly elections in alliance with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.[2][3]
Vanni Arasu (born Jayaraj) is an Indian politician, activist, and author from Tamil Nadu. He currently serves as the Deputy General Secretary of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, a political party advocating for the rights of Dalits and other marginalized communities. He is a close associate of Thol. Thirumavalavan and is known for his vocal support for Tamil nationalism and the Eelam Tamil cause.
Career
Vanni Arasu became an MLA for the first time winning the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from Tindivanam Assembly constituency in representing Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi. He polled 63,833 votes and defeated his nearest rival, P. Arjunan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, by a margin of 734 votes.[4][5][6]
He was made Minister of Social Justice in CM Vijay's government.[7]
References
- ^ "Vanni Arasu, TINDIVANAM (SC) constituency, VCK, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Full list of winners" (in en-IN). The Hindu. 2026-05-04. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
- ^ Rashmi. "Vanni Arasu: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ "Tindivanam election results 2026: VCK's Vanni Arasu wins against AIADMK's Arjunan P". The Times of India. 2026-05-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 Winners: TVK secures 108 seats; DMK wins 59 — check constituency-wise". The Indian Express. 2026-05-04. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ "Tindivanam Election Result 2026 Highlights: VCK's Vanni Arasu wins Tindivanam with 63833 votes". India Today. 2026-05-04. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ "IUML’s Shahjahan, VCK’s Vanni Arasu among new faces with portfolio in TN CM Vijay's Cabinet" (in en-IN). ThePrint. 2026-05-22. Retrieved 2026-05-22.