T. R. B. Rajaa
Thalikottai Rasuthevar Baalu Rajaa better known as Dr. T. R. B. Rajaa is an Indian Tamil politician. He is the Minister for Industries, Investments 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.
Dr. T. R. B. Rajaa | |
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| முனைவர். டி.ஆர்.பி. ராஜா | |
 Dr Rajaa assuming office of Minister of Industries Investment Promotions and Commerce in Government of Tamil Nadu on 11th May 2023 at the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretariat | |
| Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 13 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | V. Sivapunniyam |
| Constituency | Mannargudi |
| Minister for Industries, Investments and Commerce in Government of Tamil Nadu | |
| Assumed office 11 May 2023 | |
| First Minister | MK Stalin |
| Preceded by | Thangam Thennarasu |
| Secretary of DMK IT Wing | |
| Assumed office 18 January 2022 | |
| President | MK Stalin |
| Preceded by | PTR |
| Member of TN State Planning Commission | |
| In office 6 June 2021 – 10 May 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 July 1976 |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Spouse |
Sharmila Rajaa (m. 2005) |
| Relations | Leo Muthu (father-in-law) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | T. R. Baalu (father) Renukadevi Baalu (mother) |
| Alma mater | MCC School, Loyola College, University of Madras, Vels University |
Education
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.
Political career
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
- MLA of Mannargudi: 2011–present
- Minister for Industries and Investment Promotions 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: 2003-16
Elections contested
| Election | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote % | Runner-up | Runner-up Party | Runner-up vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- "Karunanidhi wins by a huge margin in Tiruvarur". The Hindu. 14 May 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
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