K. G. Arunraj

K. G. Arunraj is an ex-Indian Revenue Service officer and a medical doctor from Tamil Nadu. He completed his MBBS at Madras Medical College and worked in rural healthcare for some time. In 2009, he joined the IRS and has been to various states for his work.

He left office in 2025 in order to get into politics. He holds the position of General Secretary (Propaganda and Policy) at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) now.

By Rashmi | Monday, February 9, 2026, 09:51:06 AM [IST]

K. G. Arunraj Biography

K. G. Arunraj is a multitalented individual from Tamil Nadu who is well-known for his contributions to both medicine and public service. He was born in Salem and did his MBBS at Madras Medical College. After graduating, he took care of rural healthcare for a few years. He treated the people in the villages of Krishnagiri district and thus got familiar with the problems at the grassroots level.

In 2009, Arunraj took a different turn in his career as he moved into the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) after he appeared successfully in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. During the time he was with the service, he was posted in Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and Maharashtra. He got a lot of praise for the different major operations he was in charge of, among them, the most talked-about raid in 2016, when ₹90 crore in cash was seized is one.

May of the year 2025, he decided to retire on his own terms from the IRS and forever embark on a political career. Arunraj became a member of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which is a political party founded by actor Vijay, and was chosen as the General Secretary (Propaganda and Policy). After that, he now looks after the flow of party strategy, communication, and public outreach while integrating his administrative and grassroots experience.

K. G. Arunraj Personal Life

Full Name	K. G. Arunraj
Place of Birth	Salem, Tamil Nadu
Party Name	Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Education	MBBS
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Mother's Name	NA
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Religion	Hindu
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Interesting Facts about K. G. Arunraj

1. He originally trained as a medical doctor, earning an MBBS from Madras Medical College.
2. In 2009, he joined the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) after clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
3. He gained prominence for leading a 2016 raid that seized ₹90 crore in cash.
- In 2025, he retired from the IRS to join politics with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
- He currently serves as the party’s General Secretary (Propaganda and Policy).

Political Timeline of K. G. Arunraj

2025: Appointed General Secretary (Propaganda and Policy) of TVK, taking responsibility for party strategy, communications, and policy advocacy.
2025: Joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), a political party founded by actor Vijay.
May 2025: Voluntarily retired from the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) to enter politics.

K. G. Arunraj Achievements

1. Led a high-profile raid in 2016, resulting in the seizure of ₹90 crore in cash, gaining national recognition.
2. Served in key IRS postings across Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and Maharashtra, handling important administrative responsibilities.
3. Voluntarily retired from the IRS in 2025 to pursue a career in politics.
4. Appointed General Secretary (Propaganda and Policy) of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), shaping party strategy and communication.

K. G. Arunraj Latest News & Updates

Political Stance
Arunraj has reaffirmed the stance of TVK that the party is not going to have any relationship with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He underlined that the party is looking forward to the next Tamil Nadu state government under the guidance of Vijay in 2026 without any link with the BJP.
Legal Actions
In response to the Madras High Court's order to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the stampede, TVK approached the Supreme Court challenging the directive. The party expressed concerns over the impartiality of the investigation and sought a probe under the supervision of a former Supreme Court judge
Karur Stampede Tragedy
On September 27, 2025, a stampede occurred during a TVK rally in Karur, resulting in 41 fatalities and numerous injuries. Arunraj played a key role in facilitating communication between party leader Vijay and the victims' families. He reported that the families did not hold Vijay responsible for the incident and expressed their support during video calls

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