E. Raja | |
|---|---|
| Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 12 May 2021 | |
| Constituency | Sankarankoil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chintamani - Tenkasi |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Parent(s) | Eswaran |
E. Raja is an Indian politician and an International Weight Lifter.
Political career[edit | edit source]
E. Raja was elected from Sankarankoil constituency as a candidate of the DMK. He defeated the AIADMK candidate V. M. Rajalakshmi.[1] She 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]
Raja won the Bronze Medal in the Asian Games Weightlifting held at Turkey in 2021.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (30 December 2021). "Tamil Nadu MLA E. Raja wins bronze for India: WATCH". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
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