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Raja A
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Raja A

Lok Sabha MP
NilgirisTamil Nadu
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Father's Name
Late S. Andimuthu
Profession
Advocate, Author, Politician
Gender
Male
Age
60 years (b. ~1966)

Raja A is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. He is 60 years old and has declared Post Graduate as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹9.85 Cr with liabilities of ₹50.0 L, compared with ₹5.80 Cr in 2019. The affidavit lists 3 criminal cases, 2 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 7 elections contested, 6 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
60
Years
Education
Post Graduate (LL.M.
Government Law College, Tiruchirappalli / Madurai Kamaraj University)
Net Assets (2024)
₹9.35 Cr
2024 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
3
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Attendance (Avg.)
92%
Across 1 sessions
Questions Asked
182
In Parliament
Debates
28
In Parliament

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1996
    Member of Parliament· Perambalur

    Elected to 11th Lok Sabha.

  2. 1999
    Union Minister of State for Rural Development / Health· Perambalur

    Re-elected to 13th Lok Sabha and served as Union MoS in Vajpayee Cabinet.

  3. 2004
    Union Cabinet Minister for Environment & Forests· Perambalur

    Elected to 14th Lok Sabha and appointed Union Cabinet Minister.

  4. 2007
    Union Cabinet Minister for Communications & IT· Perambalur / Nilgiris

    Appointed Cabinet Minister for Communications & IT.

  5. 2009
    Member of Parliament & Union Cabinet Minister· Nilgiris

    Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha and retained Communications & IT portfolio.

  6. 2019
    Member of Parliament & DMK Deputy General Secretary· Nilgiris

    Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha with 2.15 lakh votes margin.

  7. 2024
    Member of Parliament· NilgirisCurrent

    Re-elected for a 6th term to 18th Lok Sabha defeating L. Murugan (Union Minister, BJP) by 2,40,585 votes.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
1996Lok SabhaPerambalurDMKWon3,52,10054.2%
1999Lok SabhaPerambalurDMKWon3,72,81051.4%
2004Lok SabhaPerambalurDMKWon4,48,21058.2%
2009Lok SabhaNilgirisDMKWon3,16,80244.64%
2014Lok SabhaNilgirisDMKLost3,50,00038.2%
2019Lok SabhaNilgirisDMKWon5,47,83254.2%
2024Lok SabhaDravida Munnetra KazhagamWon4,73,21251.22%

Parliamentary Performance

92%
Average Attendance
182
Questions Asked
28
Debates Participated
—
Private Members Bills
Committees (0)

No committee memberships on record.

Attendance by session (1)
Overall92%

Parliamentary Activitylive from Sansad

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Financial Profile(2024)

₹9.85 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹6.00 Cr61%
  • Movable Assets₹3.85 Cr39%
  • Liabilities₹50.0 L5%
Movable Assets
₹3.85 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹6.00 Cr
Liabilities
₹50.0 L
Net Assets
₹9.35 Cr
Earlier affidavits
2019₹5.80 Cr
2009₹2.80 Cr
2004₹1.25 Cr

Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

2
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
1
Acquitted
  1. 1
    CBI 2G Spectrum Appeal Prosecution Case2018Pending
    Court — Hon'ble Delhi High Court
  2. 2
    CBI Disproportionate Assets Matter2015Pending
    Court — Special CBI Court Chennai

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

₹1.25 Cr2004₹2.80 Cr2009₹5.80 Cr2019
Total declared assets in each election affidavit on record.
Compared with peers
Raja A
₹9.85 Cr · 3 cases
Average of 39 Lok Sabha MPs in Tamil Nadu
₹36.45 Cr · 0.8 cases
Average of 21 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Lok Sabha MPs
₹52.34 Cr · 0.8 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

RA
Raja A
Lok Sabha MP
Parents
LA
Father
Late S. Andimuthu
Spouse
LR
Wife/Spouse
Late Parameswari Raja
Deceased (2021-05-29)

Education

Post Graduate (LL.M.
Government Law College, Tiruchirappalli / Madurai Kamaraj University)

Income(2023 - 2024)

Total declared income
₹28.5 L
Self₹28.5 L
Declared income by year (5)
2023 - 2024₹28.5 L
2022 - 2023₹25.0 L
2021 - 2022₹22.0 L
2020 - 2021₹19.5 L
2019 - 2020₹18.0 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Raja A represent?

Raja A is a Lok Sabha MP representing Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu and belongs to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

What are the declared assets of Raja A?

Raja A declared total assets of ₹9.85 Cr and liabilities of ₹50.0 L in the 2024 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Raja A have?

Raja A declared 3 criminal cases in the election affidavit (2 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.

What is the educational qualification of Raja A?

Raja A declared Post Graduate (LL.M. as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Raja A?

Raja A is 60 years old as per the records on file.

What was Raja A's most recent election result?

Raja A won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam with a 51.22% vote share.

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Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2024 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2024 Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.
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