Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/10/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Velur, District Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Andimuthu Raja |
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| Nickname | Spectrum King |
| Birth Name | Andimuthu Sathyaseelan |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Science | Bharthidasan University, 1984 |
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| Bachelor of Law | Madurai Kamaraj University, 1987 |
| Master of Law | Government Law College, Tiruchirappalli |
Personal Life
| School | Tiruchirappalli |
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| College | Government Arts College, Musiri, Government Law College, Madurai, Government Law College, Tiruchirappalli |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Scheduled Caste (SC) |
| Address | # 3/125 Velur Village & Post Perambalur Taluk & Dist., Tamil Nadu |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | M.A. Parameshwari (died of cancer on 29 May 2021) |
| Marriage Date | 2/4/1996 |
| Children | Mayuri |
Family
| Father | S.K. Andimuthu |
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| Mother | Chinnapillai |
| Siblings | Andimuthu Kaliaperumal |
Career
| Political Party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) |
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| Political Journey |
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| Current Position | Member of Parliament for Nilgiris constituency, Deputy General Secretary of DMK |
Favourites
| Politician | M. Karunanidhi |
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Style Quotient
| Car | Toyota Corolla Altis |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raja is from a humble Tamil-Dalit family. | |
| 2. During his youth, he commuted to Tiruchirappalli daily for schooling as his hometown lacked educational facilities. | |
| 3. He held the role of student leader in the 'Dravidar Kazhagam', the forerunner of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). | |
| 4. His slogan "Oru kilo arisi oru rupa, oru hello 50 paisa" gained popularity during his election campaigns. | |
| 5. He expressed no remorse for his actions and believed he led a 'revolution'. | |
| 6. He was acquitted of all charges in the 2G spectrum case on December 21, 2017. | |
| 7. He became Cabinet Minister at age 35, making him one of the youngest Dalit cabinet ministers in the NDA government. | |
| 8. He has been elected to Parliament four times since 1996. |