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A. Raja
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- Born 26 October 1963
- Age 61
- Birth Place Andimadam, Madras State India, (present-day, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, )
- Profession Politician, Attorney
- Political Party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
- In Office Union Minister Of Communications And Information Technology 16 May 2007 - 14 November 2010, Union Minister Of Environment, Forest And Climate Change 23 May 2004 - 16 May 2007, Union Minister Of State For Health And Family Welfare 30 September 2002 - 21 December 2003, Union Minister Of State For Rural Development 13 October 1999 - 30 September 2002
- Residence 21, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi
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A. Raja BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 10 Feb 2025
Andimuthu Raja, also known as A Raja, is a prominent leader of the Tamil Nadu-based party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He was elected as an MP for the first time in 1996, and since then, he has been selected as a Member of the Parliament five times. He was born on 26 October 1963 to S. K. Aandim...
A. Raja PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Parameshwari Raja (1996; died 2021), |
| Children | Mayuri Raja (daughter) |
POSITIONS HELD BY A. Raja
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the 13th Lok Sabha | 1999 - 2004 |
| Member of the 15th Lok Sabha | 22 May 2009 - 18 May 2014 |
| Member of the 17th Lok Sabha | 30 May 2019 - Present |
| Member of the 11th Lok Sabha | 15 May 1996 - 4 December 1997 |
| Member of the 14th Lok Sabha | 2004 - 2009 |
A. RAJA NEWS
2G case: A Raja may be asked to submit stand in writing
March 08, 2013 1:28 pm
Former Telecom Minister has expressed his willingness to appear before JPC on 2G case as a witness.
Yechury supports calling Raja as witness before JPC
February 27, 2013 6:48 pm
We have no objection if he comes. The more witnesses the merrier. More closure to the truth we can get: Yechury
2G scam: JPC yet to decide if Raja will be called as a witness
February 26, 2013 9:26 pm
Raja has written to Speaker for appearance before JPC claiming he has been 'condemned unheard'.
2G scam: AG Vahanvati to testify as witness on February 27
February 25, 2013 6:25 pm
'LoIs was not in FCFS manner and wilful design of distribution resulted into disorderly manner of priority'.
DMK to back Raja's request if issue comes up in UPA meeting
February 25, 2013 12:26 am
Raja has always argued that the PM's office was aware about the allocation of spectrum.
Raja now seeks to testify before JPC
February 24, 2013 1:28 am
Raja has sent a copy of his request,made on Friday,to JPC chairman P C Chacko.
Raja wants to appear before JPC on 2G as witness
February 23, 2013 3:22 pm
Raja has been blamed for the 2G scam by other witnesses before the special CBI court.
Tata Tele to get Delhi spectrum at 2001 prices
November 03, 2012 3:39 am
Tata Teleservices will be the only mobile operator to get spectrum in the 1800 MHz band in the Delhi circle without either participating in the auction or paying the auction-determined price.
Rejig likely on Sunday,Cong tries to woo DMK
October 26, 2012 3:38 am
Ahead of the Cabinet reshuffle expected on Sunday,the Congress Thursday made a last-ditch attempt to persuade DMK chief M Karunanidhi to nominate candidates
A Raja grilled by I-T official
October 20, 2012 12:27 pm
Out on bail,former Telecom minister is facing trial in a Delhi court in 2G case for various offences.
