E. Raja
E. Raja | |
|---|---|
| Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 11 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Dr. T. Sadhan Tirumalaikumar |
| Constituency | Vasudevanallur |
| In office 12 May 2021 – 4 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | V. M. Rajalakshmi |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Dhilipan Jaishankar |
| Constituency | Sankarankoil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chintamani - Tenkasi |
| Party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Parent | Eswaran |
E. Raja is an Indian politician and an International Weight Lifter.
Political career
E. Raja was elected from Sankarankoil constituency as a candidate of the DMK. He defeated the AIADMK candidate V. M. Rajalakshmi.[1] He served as minister for Department of Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare (Tamil Nadu) during AIADMK rule from 2016 to 2021. After 30 years, DMK captured the constituency.[2][3][4]
Raja won the Bronze Medal in the Asian Games Weightlifting held at Turkey in 2021.[5]
References
- ↑ "Minister loses to newcomer in Sankarankovil constituency". The Hindu. 2 May 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu state assembly election 2021: Winning candidates across all constituencies | Business Insider India". Business Insider. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Result 2026 - Vasudevanallur". Election Commission of India. 4 May 2026. Archived from the original on 21 June 2026. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ "Vasudevanallur Constituency Election Results 2016 - 2026". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. Archived from the original on 21 June 2026. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (30 December 2021). "Tamil Nadu MLA E. Raja wins bronze for India: WATCH". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 25 June 2024.