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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
Jaswant first to speak out: Wrong to deny bail to Kanimozhi,Raja
July 02, 2011 2:41 am
Jaswant Singh maintained that the views were personal and not that of the party.
Will provide letters between PM and Raja to RTI applicant: PMO
June 22, 2011 5:21 pm
PMO said copies of correspondence between PM and Raja were provided to applicants in past.
2G scam: Kanimozhi to stay in jail as SC adjourns bail plea
June 13, 2011 10:00 am
Apex court has issued notice to CBI asking it to file its response on the bail plea by June 20.
A Raja threatened staff to favour Swan,Unitech: CBI
June 09, 2011 4:37 pm
Two officers who did not pass file giving preference to Swan over Tata were transferred by Behura.
PM asks ministers to disclose assets,business links
June 07, 2011 8:45 pm
Manmohan Singh is under sharp criticism over allegations of corruption within his govt.
2G: Karuna defends Kanimozhi,blames himself
June 06, 2011 8:21 am
DMK chief claims that CBI had named his daughter since it had to hold someone accountable.
2G: Raja allowed to sign cheques to meet family expenses
June 01, 2011 11:02 pm
Special CBI Judge O P Saini permitted Raja to sign cheques to the tune of Rs one lakh for this month.
2G scam: Delhi HC reserves order on Kanimozhi's bail plea
May 30, 2011 9:38 am
Kanimozhi's advocate tried to argue the Rs 200-cr transaction was a 'valid loan' to Kalaignar TV.
Mauritius apex court to assist CBI in money trail
May 30, 2011 1:31 am
The CBI-ED team visiting Mauritius in connection with the money trail into the 2G spectrum scam
A day in the 2G courtroom
May 29, 2011 3:00 am
Every morning at 10,accused in the 2G scam case and their relatives turn up in a CBI court in Delhi
