M. Vijay Balaji
M. Vijay Balaji | |
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| Cabinet Minister Government of Tamil Nadu | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2026 | |
| Governor | Rajendra Arlekar |
| Chief Minister | C. Joseph Vijay |
| Ministry and Departments | TBD |
| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | V. C. Chandhirakumar |
| Constituency | Erode East |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 June 1986 Karungalpalayam, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Party | _Flag.png){kind=small} Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam |
| Spouse | Tanya |
| Children |
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| Alma mater | Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science |
| Occupation | Politician |
M. Vijay Balaji is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu. He was elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Erode East in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election.[1] He is a member of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and serves as party secretary for Erode City District.[2]
Early and personal life
Vijay Balaji was born in a Telugu-speaking Gavara Naidu family on 27 June 1986 in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. His father’s name is Mathiyalagan, and his mother’s name is Mateshwari. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree.[3]
Vijay Balaji married Tanya. They have two children: a son (Darshan) and a daughter (Maitra).
Political career
Vijay Balaji won the Erode East seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election as a candidate of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[4] He received 69,747 votes and defeated Gopinath Palaniyappan of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 23,966 votes.[5][6]
Elections Contested and Results
| Elections | Constituency | Result | Vote % | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Erode East | Won | 42.93% | Gopinath Palaniyappan | INC | 28.18% |
References
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Full list of winners". The Hindu. May 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Election Candidates – Tamil Nadu". Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "M. Vijay Balaji - Affidavit Information". MyNeta. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 : TVK wins five seats, AIADMK three in Erode district". The Hindu. May 4, 2026.
- ↑ R Kirubakaran (May 5, 2026). "TVK makes strong debut in Erode district, wins five of eight seats". The Indian Express.
- ↑ "Erode East Constituency Results 2026". Election Commission of India. 4 May 2026.