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In 1932, he was arrested for disobeying the unjust laws. Thus Rajapalayam gained a distinct place in political map, the credit went to Raja's lead. In 1934, Raja won central legislature for constituency comprising [[Tirunelveli]], [[Madurai]] & [[Ramanathapuram]]. At the age of 39, he entered the Assembly as [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|M.L.A]] in [[C. Rajagopalachari]] ministry successfully contesting the 1937 election. | In 1932, he was arrested for disobeying the unjust laws. Thus Rajapalayam gained a distinct place in political map, the credit went to Raja's lead. In 1934, Raja won central legislature for constituency comprising [[Tirunelveli]], [[Madurai]] & [[Ramanathapuram]]. At the age of 39, he entered the Assembly as [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|M.L.A]] in [[C. Rajagopalachari]] ministry successfully contesting the 1937 election. | ||
He was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu | He was elected as the leader of Madras Legislature Congress Party in 1939 defeating Dr.P.Subbaroyan by 105 to 89 in March 31, 1949 and took oath as the Premier(Chief Minister) of Tamil Nadu on April 6,1949. Prior to becoming the Chief Minister he served as a cabinet minister under Mr. Prakasam formed in April 1946. <ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=x3w-AAAAIBAJ&sjid=4UsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2227%2C8159</ref>He also served as the [[Governor]] of [[Orissa, India|Orissa]] from 1954 to 1956. | ||
In all the years of his life, most of Raja's wealth was spent in helping the poor and in serving public causes, particularly for the Congress movement. He was much interested in co-operative movement also. He founded Bhupathi Raju Cop-operative Credit Bank, an urban bank | In all the years of his life, most of Raja's wealth was spent in helping the poor and in serving public causes, particularly for the Congress movement. He was much interested in co-operative movement also. He founded Bhupathi Raju Cop-operative Credit Bank, an urban bank | ||
for the benefit of local people especially farmers named after his friend, Bhupathi Raju of Andhra Pradesh, who accompanied him in | for the benefit of local people especially farmers named after his friend, Bhupathi Raju of Andhra Pradesh, who accompanied him in | ||
prison during freedom movement. He constructed the monument Congress Ponvizha Grounds in Rajapalayam commemorating the | prison during freedom movement. He constructed the monument Congress Ponvizha Grounds(Golden Jubilee Grounds) in Rajapalayam commemorating the fifty years completion of founding of All India Congress Party in 1935. | ||
Raja's life was one of noble activity, dedication and selfless service for the people of the country. He was a staunch proponent of the concept of "Separation of the [[Judiciary]] from the [[Executive (government)|Executive]]". Prohibition, promotion of [[Khādī]] and [[Temple Entry Proclamation|Temple entry legislation]] were his other notable achievements. He donated his house for starting an institution of culture called "Gandhi Kalai Mandram". Rajapalayam became a great industrial centre mainly due to his drive and interest. | Raja's life was one of noble activity, dedication and selfless service for the people of the country. He was a staunch proponent of the concept of "Separation of the [[Judiciary]] from the [[Executive (government)|Executive]]". Prohibition, promotion of [[Khādī]] and [[Temple Entry Proclamation|Temple entry legislation]] were his other notable achievements. He donated his house for starting an institution of culture called "Gandhi Kalai Mandram". Rajapalayam became a great industrial centre mainly due to his drive and interest. | ||