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
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
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 newborn 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 has a Son and a Daughter. Both of them are National and International Level Sports Trap Shooters respectively.
Political career
Rajaa has been elected thrice to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Mannargudi. He was appointed as the first secretary of the DMK's NRI Wing and then as second Secretary of the DMK's IT Wing after former secretary PTR ,had resigned from the post. 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 Promotions and Commerce in the Tamil Nadu Cabinet on 11th May 2023.[2]
Offices held/holding
Rajaa at his office in the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in May 2023 - 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; 2021-2023 (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
| 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.
- ^ The Hindu (11 May 2023). "Tamil Nadu Cabinet reshuffle | T.R.B. Rajaa sworn in as Minister". Archived from the original on 21 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
