Tamil Nadu Cabinet Minister · 17th Assembly
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Cabinet Minister — Handlooms, Textiles & Khadi
Handlooms, Textiles & Khadi, Village Industries Board, Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative
Phase 2 · 21 May 2026
Constituency #98 · Erode District

M. Vijay Balaji

Cabinet Minister — Handlooms, Textiles & Khadi
Erode (East) Assembly Constituency
ஈரோடு (கிழக்கு) — எம். விஜய் பாலாஜி
TVK — Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam✓ Elected MLA · 2026📅 23 April 2026Textiles Minister — Erode, Textile Capital of South India
69,747Votes Won
23,966Margin
1stRanked

2026 Election Result

ECI Verified
69,747Total Votes · Erode (East) · 23 April 2026
M. Vijay Balaji (TVK)42.4% share
Winning Margin
23,966
votes ahead
of nearest rival
Cabinet Portfolio
Handlooms, Textiles & Khadi, Village Industries Board, Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative
Phase 2 · 21 May 2026
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Cabinet Portfolio
Handlooms, Textiles & Khadi
Handlooms, Textiles & Khadi, Village Industries Board, Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers Co-operative
Phase 2 · 21 May 2026
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Personal Profile

Full Name
M. Vijay Balajiஎம். விஜய் பாலாஜி
Party
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
Role
Cabinet Minister — Handlooms, Textiles & Khadi
Constituency
Erode (East), Erodeஈரோடு (கிழக்கு)
Seat No.
#98 of 234
Profession
Politician
Term
✓ Serving Minister · 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly
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2026 Election Result

ECI Verified
69,747Votes
23,966Margin
42.4%Vote Share
#1Rank
Poll Date
23 April 2026
Result Date
4 May 2026
Constituency
Erode (East) · Seat #98 · Erode District
ECI Source
↗ Official ECI Results
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Political Journey

23 Apr 2026

Won Erode (East) constituency with 69,747 votes. Margin of 23,966.

21 May 2026

Sworn in as Minister for Handlooms, Textiles & Khadi.

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Key Facts & Background

Notable
Textiles Minister — Erode, Textile Capital of South India
Constituency
Erode (East), Erode District
District
Erode
Phase
Phase 2 Cabinet · 21 May 2026
Portfolio
Handlooms, Textiles, Khadi, Village Industries
Erode Known For
Textile hub — turmeric, cotton & handloom weaving capital
Scope
Oversees handloom weavers welfare and textile industry development
⚡ Quick Facts
PartyTVK
ConstituencyErode (East)
Seat No.#98
Votes69,747
Margin23,966
Vote Share42.4%
PortfolioHandlooms, Textiles & Khadi
PhasePhase 2 · 21 May 2026
🏛️ Assembly Context
Assembly17th TN Assembly
Chief MinisterC. Joseph Vijay
TVK Seats108 (ECI)
Strength Now230
Majority Mark116
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