T. R. B. Rajaa
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Dr. T. R. B. Rajaa | |
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Minister for Industries (Tamil Nadu) | |
Assumed office 11 May 2023 | |
Chief Minister | M. K. Stalin |
Preceded by | Thangam Thennarasu |
Secretary of the IT Wing of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | |
Assumed office 18 January 2022 | |
President | M. K. Stalin |
Preceded by | Palanivel Thiagarajan |
Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office May 2011 | |
Preceded by | V. Sivapunniyam |
Constituency | Mannargudi |
Personal details | |
Born | 12 July 1976 |
Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
Spouse(s) | Sharmila J Rajaa ( m. 2005) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | T. R. Baalu (father) Renukadevi Baalu (mother) |
Alma mater | MCC School, Loyola College, University of Madras, Vels University |
Thalikottai Rasuthevar Baalu Rajaa better known as Dr. T. R. B. Rajaa is an Indian Tamil politician. He is the Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce in the Government of Tamil Nadu since 2023, having won the 2011, 2016 and the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections representing DMK in Mannargudi.[1] He also holds the position of the party's IT Wing Secretary.
Education[edit]
He graduated from the University of Madras in a masters in Psychology. He successfully defended his research thesis and was awarded a Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology and Management (Inter-Disciplinary) from Vels University.
Personal Life[edit]
Rajaa was born on 12th July 1976 in Chennai to Baalu and Renuka Devi. During his birth, his father was serving his term under the MISA Act. Renuka recalls showing the new born to her husband in Madras Central Prison from a bridge nearby.
He married Sharmila, the daughter of Educationist Leo Muthu in April 2005. The couple have a Son and a Daughter. Both of them are National and International Level Sports Trap Shooters respectively.
Political career[edit]
Rajaa has been elected thrice to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Mannargudi. He was appointed the first secretary of DMK's NRI Wing and then as the 2nd Secretary of the DMK's IT Wing after its former secretary and Finance Minister of Tamilnadu PTR had resigned from the post due to governmental work load. After DMK came back to power in 2021, Rajaa was appointed a member in the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission and as the Chairman of the Legislative Committee on Estimates by the CM Thiru. M K Stalin.
Rajaa was sworn-in as the Minister for Industries and Investment in the Tamil Nadu Cabinet on 11th May 2023.
Offices held/holding[edit]
- MLA of Mannargudi: 2011–present
- Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce in GoTN: 2023- present
- Secretary of DMK IT Wing: 2022–present
- Substitute Speaker of the TN Legislative Assembly: 2021–2023
- Member of Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission: 2021–2023
- Chairman of TN Legislative Estimates Committee: 2021–2023
- Secretary of DMK NRI Wing: 2021–2022
- Member of TN Public Accounts Committee: 2012-13; 2019–21; 2021-present (as ex-officio)
- Senate Member of Tamil University: 2019-2021
- Member of TN Public Undertakings Committee: 2012-13; 2015–16
- Member of TN Estimates Committee: 2011-12; 2014–15; 2021-2023 (as Chairman)
- Senate Member of Madras University: 2011-13
- Chairman of Kings College of Engg-Pudukkottai: 2003-10
Elections contested[edit]
Election | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote % | Runner-up | Runner-up Party | Runner-up vote % |
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2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Mannargudi | DMK | Won | 45.34% | Siva. Rajamanickam | AIADMK | 25.89% |
2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Mannargudi | DMK | Won | 48.71% | S. Kamaraj | AIADMK | 43.40% |
2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Mannargudi | DMK | Won | 48.93% | Siva. Rajamanickam | AIADMK | 46.54% |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Karunanidhi wins by a huge margin in Tiruvarur". The Hindu. 14 May 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2011.