Velmurugan T.

T. Velmurugan is an Indian politician and founder of the Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK), a regional party in Tamil Nadu focused on social equity and Tamil cultural identity.

He has served multiple terms as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Panruti constituency and previously held leadership roles in the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK).

As of 2026, he remains an active MLA aligned with a broader alliance in the state and continues his political work on regional development and representation.

By Rashmi | Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:27:45 PM [IST]

Velmurugan T. Biography

T. Velmurugan is an Indian politician and the founder of the Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK).

He was born in 1970 at Puliyur, Tamil Nadu, and he decided to travel his political path with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK). He was elected a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Panruti in both 2001 and 2006. Subsequently, in 2012, he set up TVK to attain his goals.

In 2021, he contested in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections from Panruti, where he ran under the DMK's symbol. He won the election with 47.6% of the total votes. Sathya Panneerselvam of the AIADMK was his opponent, whom he defeated. He is a person of great influence in Tamil Nadu politics who is known to speak in favor of Tamil identity as well as rights.

Velmurugan had clashes in the Tamil Nadu Assembly in March 2025, when he had a confrontation with the opposition as well as the treasury benches. He made the charge against the previous AIADMK Administration that it was incompetent to guarantee reservation in government jobs for those who studied in the Tamil medium. AIADMK MLAs objected to what he said, and as a result, these two speeches were removed alongside the ones in which they were spoken.

As a backlash to the incident, Velmurugan was condemned for making lewd comments about the female students who went to the education award gala organized by actor-turned-politician Vijay in June 2025. He is said to have called the parents of girls "fools" because they let their daughters embrace Vijay during the ceremony, a comment that attracted criticism as being "insensitive to culture and politically misguided".

As of 2026, he remains an active legislator in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and continues to work on constituency and alliance priorities.

Velmurugan T. Personal Life

Full Name	Velmurugan T.
Date of Birth	11 Apr 1970 (Age 55)
Place of Birth	Puliyur, Tamil Nadu
Party Name	Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
Education	He completed Bachelor of Arts (History), in University of Madras (1994–1997)
Profession	Agriculturist and Politician
Father's Name	Thirunavukkarasu
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	NA
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

Velmurugan T. Net Worth

Net Worth

₹23.94 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹23.94 LAKHS

Liabilities

N/A

Interesting Facts about Velmurugan T.

Founder of TVK – He established the Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi in 2012 after parting ways with Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), marking a new chapter in Tamil Nadu politics.

Panruti Stronghold – Has represented the Panruti constituency multiple times and made it a key political base.

Controversial Speaker – His outspoken style has often led to heated debates, notably his remarks about education and cultural issues.

Alliance Maker – TVK has allied with major parties like DMK, showing his strategic flexibility in Tamil politics.

Pop Culture Moment – Gained media attention for remarks about actor-politician Vijay, which sparked public debates about culture and politics.

Political Timeline of Velmurugan T.

2026: Serves as an MLA from Panruti and remains active in Tamil Nadu politics within the current alliance framework.
2025: In the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Velmurugan clashed with both opposition and treasury benches over alleged failure to ensure job reservations for Tamil-medium students, sparking significant controversy.
2021: Won the Panruti seat in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections under the DMK alliance, securing 47.6% of votes.
2016: Contested Tamil Nadu Assembly election from Neyveli constituency as a TVK candidate but lost.
2015: Led protests against Pepsi in Gangaikondan’s SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre, which resulted in a case being filed against him and 32 TVK cadres.
2012: Velmurugan founded the Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) after leaving PMK, aiming to promote Tamil identity and rights.
2006: He was re-elected as MLA from Panruti and served as Unified Cuddalore District Secretary of PMK.
2001: T. Velmurugan was elected as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Panruti constituency representing Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK).

Velmurugan T. Early Life

2000s: Entered active politics as a member of Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Katchi (TVAK).
1990s: Graduated and became active in regional political and social issues, focusing on Tamil rights and development.
1970: Born and raised in Panruti, Tamil Nadu, completed schooling in his hometown.
1970: Born and raised in Panruti, Tamil Nadu; completed schooling in his hometown.

Velmurugan T. Achievements

Panruti Constituency Representation: Velmurugan has served as the MLA for Panruti, securing victories in both 2001 and 2006 under the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) banner. After founding TVK in 2012, he contested the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections as part of the DMK alliance and won the Panruti seat with 47.6% of the vote, defeating his opponent by a margin of 4,697 votes.

Formation of TVK: In 2012, Velmurugan established the Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK), aiming to promote Tamil identity and rights. The party has since aligned with the DMK alliance, participating actively in state politics.

Party Expansion and Ideological Alignment: Since Velmurugan's tenure as a leader, TVK has gone on to concentrate on the development of its base at the ground level. In the same month, he practically launched the party's claim to the abbreviation "TVK," clarifying that his party was the first one to file the name with the Election Commission. Such an action is indicative of TVK's tactical role in Tamil Nadu's political game.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Velmurugan T.)

What are Velmurugan’s political goals?
Velmurugan is committed to the promote Tamil culture and concentrates on the three issues of the rights of Tamil people, education, and job opportunities for Tamil-medium students.
Has Velmurugan allied with major parties?
TVK has been in alliance with DMK for the last few elections. Velmurugan was permitted to contest from the DMK symbol in 2021.
What are some controversies involving Velmurugan?
Velmurugan has faced several controversies, such as the incident when he made certain comments in the Tamil Nadu Assembly about job reservations for Tamil-medium students and the occasion when he made some remarks at a public event in 2025.
Which constituency does Velmurugan represent?
He is the member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Panruti constituency.
What is TVK?
TVK (Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi) is a regional party that Velmurugan launched in 2012. The party's primary focus was the promotion of Tamil identity, language, and rights.
Who is T. Velmurugan?
Velmurugan is an Indian politician and the founder of the Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK). At present, he serves as the MLA for Panruti constituency in Tamil Nadu.

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