V. Gandhiraj (born 1974) is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Arakkonam Assembly constituency which is reserved for Scheduled Caste community in Ranipet district representing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[1][2]
Early life
Gandhiraj is from Arakkonam, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of Vadivel. He did his schooling at Adi Dravidar Government Boy`s Higher Secondary School in Arakkonam and passed Class 12 in 1992. Later, he joined B.A. degree course but discontinued in second year, and completed ITI at John Bosco ITI in Tiruvallur from 1994 to 1996. He is a civil contractor and declared assets worth Rs.3 crore in his affidavit to the Election Commission of India.[3]
Career
Gandhiraj became an MLA for the first time winning the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from Arakkonam Assembly constituency representing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[4] He polled 73,776 and defeated his nearest rival, Ezhil Caroline of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, by a margin of 23,121 votes.[5][6][7]
Electoral performance
| Election | Constituency | Political party | Result | Vote % | Opposition | Ref | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Political party | Vote % | ||||||||
| 2026 | Arakkonam | TVK | Won | 40.46% | Ezhil Caroline | VCK | 27.78% | - | ||
References
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Full list of winners". The Hindu. 4 May 2026. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Arakkonam constituency - Election 2026". election.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "V. Gandhiraj (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam):Constituency- Arakkonam (SC)(Ranipet) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". My Neta dot Info. 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Arakkonam Election Result 2026 LIVE: Arakkonam MLA Election Result & Vote Share - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Arakkonam Election Result 2026 Highlights: TVK's V. Gandhiraj wins Arakkonam with 73776 votes". India Today. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Arakkonam election results 2026: TVK's V Gandhiraj wins Arakkonam by 23,121 votes, defeats VCK and AIADMK". The Times of India. 5 May 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 Winners: TVK secures 108 seats; DMK wins 59 — check constituency-wise". The Indian Express. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.