Age
43
Education
Post Graduate
Profession
Self Employed Software Engineer and Agriculture
Constituency
TIRUVANNAMALAI
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Current Representative — TIRUVANNAMALAI
E V Velu
DMK · Won in 2021
Total Assets
₹4.48 Cr
Movable Assets
₹1.28 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹3.20 Cr
Liabilities
₹0
Affidavit declares 13 criminal cases but lists no specific charges. Web search reveals he was arrested and detained under the Goondas Act in 2023 during protests against the SIPCOT industrial project. This suggests serious charges related to public order and activism that should have been detailed in the affidavit.
13
Total Cases
Detailed charge breakdown is not available for this candidate.
View full case details on MyNetaPolitical History
2023 - Led protests against SIPCOT industrial project in Tiruvannamalai; arrested and detained under Goondas Act
2024 - Joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), a new political party founded by actor Vijay
2026 - Nominated as TVK candidate for Tiruvannamalai Assembly constituency; first electoral contest
Achievements
• Successfully mobilized local communities against the SIPCOT industrial project, becoming a recognized voice for environmental and social rights in Tiruvannamalai
• Built grassroots credibility through sustained activism that led to his selection as TVK's candidate in a key constituency
• Represents a new model of activist-to-politician transition in Tamil Nadu's evolving political landscape
Arul Arumugam is viewed as a committed grassroots activist who fought for local environmental and social rights against the SIPCOT project. However, he remains a polarizing figure—supporters praise his dedication to protecting community interests, while critics point to his confrontational methods with authorities. His political debut through TVK has generated interest but questions remain about his lack of electoral experience.