K. G. Arunraj

K. G. Arunraj is an Indian politician, doctor, former civil servant, and physician from Tamil Nadu. He is the cabinet Minister for Health and Family Welfare of Tamil Nadu. He was elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly from Tiruchengode in Namakkal district, in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. Prior to contesting the election, he served as general secretary (policy and propaganda) of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Before entering politics, he was an officer in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), holding the ranks of Joint Commissioner and Additional Commissioner of Income Tax.

Early life and education Arunraj is from Salem, Tamil Nadu. He completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College, affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, in 2002. After graduating, he worked as a physician in rural areas including Krishnagiri district.

Civil service career Arunraj cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination in 2009 and joined the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). In this role, he headed the party's manifesto committee and conducted public consultations across Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 elections.

2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, Arunraj contested from the Tiruchengode assembly constituency in Namakkal district, which falls under the Namakkal Lok Sabha constituency. The constituency has a history of close elections; the 2021 result was decided by a margin of 2,862 votes and the 2016 result by 3,390 votes.

Electoral history Year Election Constituency Party Result Votes Margin 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Tiruchengode Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam 79,500 28,172