MLA
M. Vijay Balaji
Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi · Handlooms and Textiles · Khadi and Village Industries Board · Tamil Nadu
Erode East Constituency · Tamil Nadu
TVKMember, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
- State: Tamil Nadu
- Position: MLA
- Party: TVK
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Business
- Education: Graduate
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About
M. Vijay Balaji is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Erode East in Tamil Nadu, from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He won the seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election with 69,747 votes. He currently serves as Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi in the Tamil Nadu government. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is M. Vijay Balaji?
M. Vijay Balaji represents the Erode East Assembly constituency in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly as a member of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He was elected in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election (results declared ).
Ministerial role
M. Vijay Balaji is currently Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi – Handlooms and Textiles, Khadi and Village Industries Board in the Government of Tamil Nadu, according to the official council of ministers list (Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 264 (G.O. Ms. No. 366, Public (Special.B), ) with name errata G.O. Ms. 455/456 (16 Jul 2026) and 526 (11 Aug 2026)). Portfolios can change; the official list is the authoritative source.
M. Vijay Balaji's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2026 election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 3,45,46,668 (about Rs 3.5 crore)
- Total liabilities: Rs 1,25,49,440 (about Rs 1.3 crore)
- Criminal cases declared: 1
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Position
- MLA
- Party
- TVK
- Gender
- Male
- Profession
- Business
- Education
- Graduate
- Membership
- Sitting
2026
Election result
- Votes
- 69,747
- Vote share
- 43.17%
- Margin
- 23,966
- Runner-up
- Gopinath Palaniyappan (INC), 45,781 votes (2026)
- Assets declared
- Rs 3,45,46,668 (as declared in 2026 affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 1,25,49,440 (as declared in 2026 affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 1 (as declared in 2026 affidavit)
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Who is the MLA of Erode East?
M. Vijay Balaji is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Erode East in Tamil Nadu, from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He won the seat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election with 69,747 votes. He currently serves as Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi in the Tamil Nadu government.
Which party does M. Vijay Balaji belong to?
He belongs to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Is M. Vijay Balaji a minister?
Yes. M. Vijay Balaji is Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi – Handlooms and Textiles, Khadi and Village Industries Board in the Government of Tamil Nadu, as per the official council of ministers list.
How many votes did M. Vijay Balaji get in 2026?
He received 69,747 votes (43.17% of valid votes) and won by 23,966 votes over Gopinath Palaniyappan (INC), per ECI.
What is M. Vijay Balaji's educational qualification?
Graduate – B.Com. (C.S) From Dr.G.R Damodaran College Coimbatore, Year-2005-08, as declared in the 2026 affidavit.
What assets has M. Vijay Balaji declared?
In his 2026 election affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 3,45,46,668 (about Rs 3.5 crore) and liabilities of Rs 1,25,49,440 (about Rs 1.3 crore).
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Timeline
Political career
Elected MLA from Erode East, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly general election – TVK, 69,747 votes (43.17%), margin 23,966 over Gopinath Palaniyappan (INC) ECI
Current (as of Oct 2026): Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi – Handlooms and Textiles, Khadi and Village Industries Board
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Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.
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