Ex-MLAs from DMK, AIADMK join Vijay's TVK; retired IRS officer appointed policy and propoganda gen secy
Among the key entrants was KG Arunraj, a former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, who was appointed as the party's general secretary for propaganda and policy.
TVK chief Vijay (Photo credit: Hemanathan M)
CHENNAI: Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has stepped on the pedal ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, inducting several prominent personalities, including a former IRS official, into its ranks on Monday.
Among the key entrants was KG Arunraj, a former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, who was appointed as the party's general secretary for propaganda and policy.
In a statement, TVK president Vijay said Arunraj would play a pivotal role in shaping the party's policy direction, overseeing related programmes.
"He will execute policy-related responsibilities in accordance with my guidance and that of general secretary N Anand. I urge party functionaries and cadre to extend their full cooperation to him as we gear up for the upcoming Assembly elections," Vijay stated.
The party also took into its fold several other leaders and personalities, including R Rajalakshmi, former AIADMK MLA, S David Selvan, former DMK MLA, A Sridharan, founder of Dravida Murpokku Makkal Katchi and ex-AIADMK legislator, N Maria Wilson, Executive Trustee of Jeppiar Remibai Educational Trust and Chairman of Jeppiar Institute of Technology, C Subhash, former judge, Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service.
Congratulating the newbies, Vijay expressed confidence in their contributions to the party's growth.
"I appeal to all cadre and functionaries to offer their complete support to the new members as we strengthen our grassroots presence," Vijay added.
