A Raja biography, full name, age, family, father, wife, religion, education, net worth

A Raja biography, full name, age, family, father, wife, religion, education, net worth

A Raja recently commented on Sanatan Dharma and called the Hindu religion a menace, know his net worth and religion

This is not the first time he has criticized the Hindu religion.

A Raja is a prominent Indian politician. He has made significant strides in his political career, leaving an indelible mark on the political landscape. He recently said, Hindu religion is a menace not only for India but for the world.’ This article delves into the life and career of A Raja.

A Raja biography, full name, age, family, father, wife, religion, education, net worth in 2023

60-year-old A Raja was born on October 26, 1963, in Tamil Nadu’s Perambalur District. He is 5ft 5in tall and is a Hindu by religion.

Andimuthu Raja is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu, who serves as Member of Parliament for the Nilgiris constituency and deputy general secretary for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party.

He exhibited an early interest in politics and writing. Despite pursuing a B.Sc. in mathematics, his passion for politics led him to Government Law College in Madurai where he graduated in law. He furthered his studies at the Government Law College in Tiruchirapalli by obtaining a master’s degree.

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Adimuthu Raja hails from a family with a rich history. His grandparents who were of Dalit origin worked on tea farms in Sri Lanka before returning to India. Raja was born to S.K. Aandimuthu and Chinnapillai. He was married to M. A. Parameswari and they had a daughter named Mayuri. Tragically, Parameswari succumbed to cancer on May 29, 2021, at the age of 54.

A Raja career

A Raja’s political journey began in college when he joined the DMK students wing. His rapid rise through the party ranks eventually led to him being nominated as the DMK candidate in Perambalur for the 1996 Lok Sabha elections. His victory marked the commencement of his parliamentary career.

Over the years, A Raja has held various crucial positions within the Indian political landscape:

In 1996, elected to the 11th Lok Sabha

From 1996-2000, Minister of State (Rural Development)

In 1999, Re-elected to the 13th Lok Sabha

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In 2000-2004, Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare)

In 2004, elected to the 14th Lok Sabha

From 2004-2007, Cabinet Minister (Environment and Forest)

From 2007-2009, Cabinet Minister (Communication and Information Technology)

In 2009, Re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha

The ideological foundation of A Raja stems from his exposure to the teachings of Periyar and the Dravidar Kazhagam during his high school years. This led to a keen interest in the philosophies of figures like Ambedkar, and Marx, and the rationalistic, atheistic principles of the Dravidian movement. As a result, A Raja identifies himself as an atheist.

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A Raja’s net worth

A Raja is estimated to have a net worth of INR 4-5 crore.

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