Which minister is Aadhav Arjuna?
Minister for Public Works (Buildings, Highways, Minor Ports), Sports Development in the Tamil Nadu government, from 10 May 2026; portfolios as on the Government of Tamil Nadu's list of ministers, checked 26 September 2026.
How old is Aadhav Arjuna?
Aadhav Arjuna was born on 12 April 1982. The Election Commission's candidate profile records age 43 at filing for the April 2026 election.
Who is Aadhav Arjuna's wife?
The 2026 affidavit declares the spouse's profession as Business. Our record holds no other detail about the spouse.
Who is Aadhav Arjuna's father?
In the 2026 nomination, Aadhav Arjuna is declared as the son of Rajendran.
What is Aadhav Arjuna's educational qualification?
Graduate, as declared in the 2026 affidavit. As written there: B.A (Political Science), Madras Christian College, University of Madras, 2003
Which party and constituency does Aadhav Arjuna belong to?
Aadhav Arjuna is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA for Villivakkam (AC 14, Chennai district), elected in April 2026.
How many votes did Aadhav Arjuna get?
66,445 votes (47.0% of those polled) in the April 2026 election, a margin of 17,302 votes over Karthik Mohan (DMK).
When was Aadhav Arjuna sworn in?
As a minister on 10 May 2026. As an MLA on 11 May 2026, when the 17th Assembly met for the first time.
Is Aadhav Arjuna one of the richest MLAs in Tamil Nadu?
Aadhav Arjuna ranks 3rd by declared assets among the 194 MLAs whose 2026 affidavit we have verified (₹534.90 cr). Full list: richest MLAs.
Who is Aadhav Arjuna?
Born Senthil Kumar in 1982, Aadhav Arjuna was the General Secretary of TVK (election campaign management) when he was elected MLA for Villivakkam, Chennai, in 2026. He won by 17,302 votes in 2026 and was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister with Vijay on 10 May.
Is Aadhav Arjuna related to Santiago Martin?
Yes. He is married to Daisy Martin, Santiago Martin's daughter. Santiago Martin runs Future Gaming and Hotel Services Pvt Ltd — among India's largest electoral-bond donors. Aadhav has said he holds no formal stake in the Martin group's businesses.
What was Aadhav's role before politics?
He represented Tamil Nadu in basketball for over a decade and was elected President of the Basketball Federation of India in 2023. Before joining TVK in January 2025 he had moved through several Tamil parties.
What are Aadhav Arjuna's declared assets?
₹534.90 crore in his 2026 ECI affidavit — the second-highest declared assets among TVK MLAs after Vijay (~₹648.85 cr). One pending criminal case was declared.
