M. R. Vijayabhaskar (also known as MRV) is an Indian politician and a member of the 15th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. He was elected from Karur constituency as a candidate of the AIADMK. He inculcated the rule to carry driving licenses compulsory.
Jayalalithaa appointed Vijayabhaskar as Minister for Transport in May 2016. This was his first cabinet post in the Government of Tamil Nadu.[1]
In Karur, Vijayabaskar suffered defeat with a margin of 12,448 to DMK's V. Senthil Balaji in 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.[2]
In Karur constituency, in 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, he beat V. P. Mathiyazhagan of TVK and R. Thyagarajan of DMK in a closely fought electoral battle by securing 71,542 votes.[3] After becoming the MLA in 2026 he sided along the rebels of AIADMK led by C.V.Shanmugam and offered his support to TVK.[4]
Vijayabhaskar met Speaker JCD Prabhakar on 29 June 2026 and tendered his resignation as MLA.[5][6] On 2 July 2026, he joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. [7]
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections
| Elections | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote percentage | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Karur | AIADMK | Won | 43.86 | Bank K. Subramanian | INC | 43.62 |
| 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Karur | AIADMK | Lost | 43.28 | V. Senthil Balaji | DMK | 49.31 |
| 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Karur | AIADMK | Won | 32.99 | V. P. Mathiyazhagan | TVK | 32.15 |
Legal Challenges
- Over INR 100 Crores in Land Grabbing and Kidnapping Cases (2024) - he was arrested by the CB-CID in Thrissur, Kerala, in July 2024 and granted conditional bail
- Cheating Case (Sub-Registrar Complaint) - he provided a non-traceable certificate for land documents - July 2021
- Disproportionate Assets Case (2021) - The FIR named his wife, Vijayalakshmi, and brother, Sekar, as co-accused for allegedly aiding and abetting the accumulation of wealth.
- Election-Related Case (2021) - Violating Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
He has consistently maintained that these cases are "politically motivated" and part of a "vendetta" by the ruling DMK government to tarnish his reputation.
References
- ↑ "Jayalalithaa and her 28-member Cabinet to be sworn in on May 23". The Hindu. 21 May 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ↑ "Three AIADMK ministers suffer defeat at the hands of their former colleagues". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ↑ "Election Commission of India". results.eci.gov.in. Archived from the original on 5 May 2026. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (13 May 2026). "AIADMK legislature party splits vertically during trust vote in Tamil Nadu Assembly". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "Another AIADMK MLA MR Vijayabhaskar Resigns Taking Vacant Seats Tally In Tamil Nadu Assembly To 7". ETV Bharat News. 29 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ "Another setback for AIADMK as M.R. Vijayabhaskar resigns as MLA in Tamil Nadu". The Hindu. 29 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (2 July 2026). "Former AIADMK Minister C. Vijayabaskar, senior leaders join TVK". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
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