A. Anwhar Raajhaa (b. 1949) is an Indian politician and served as a Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from Ramanathapuram constituency as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate in 2014 election.[1] Previously, he served as Minister of Labour and Employment from 2001 to 2006. From 1986 to 1991, he served as Chairman of Mandabam Panchayat Union. During his time as Parliamentarian, he served in various committees such as House Committee, External affairs, Minority affairs etc. In addition he served as the Member of Tamil Nadu Wakf Borad.
A. Anwhar Raajhaa | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1 September 2014 – 23 May 2019 | |
| Constituency | Ramanathapuram |
| Minister of Labour and Employment | |
| In office 2001 - 2006 | |
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2001 - 2006 | |
| Constituency | Ramanathapuram |
| Chairman - Mandapam Panchayat Union (Ramanathapuram) | |
| In office 1986 - 2001 | |
| Chairman of Tamil Nadu Waqf Board | |
| In office 30 April 2018 – 25 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | A. Thamizhmahan Hussain |
| Succeeded by | A. Mohammed John |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 June 1949 Panaikulam, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu |
| Political party | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (Since 2023) (1986-2021) |
| Spouse | Sameera Sultan |
| Residence(s) | Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu |
| Occupation | Educationist |
As of 4 August, 2023 Source: [1] | |
He got expelled from ADMK party on 30 November 2021 citing activities against party principles.[2] On 4 August 2023, He joined AIADMK again in the presence of party's general secretary Edappadi palaniswami.[3]
References
edit- ^ "General Election to Lok Sabha Trends & Result 2014". Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 25 May 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
- ^ "Ex-AIADMK Minister Anwar Raja expelled for locking horns with party brass". dtNext.in. 30 November 2021. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "மீண்டும் அதிமுகவில் அன்வர் ராஜா: எடப்பாடி பழனிசாமி முன்னிலையில் இணைந்தார்". hindutamil.in (in Tamil). 4 August 2023.