E. Raja
E. Raja is an Indian politician and an International Weight Lifter. He 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.
E .Raja | |
|---|---|
| Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 12 May 2021 | |
| Constituency | Sankarankoil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sankarankovil |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
Raja won the Bronze Medal in the Asian Games Weightlifting held at Turkey in 2021. He has qualified for participating in the Commonwealth Games through this.
References
- "Minister loses to newcomer in Sankarankovil constituency". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 2 May 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
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