A. Raja (Kerala politician)
A. Raja | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly for Devikulam | |
| In office May 2021 – Present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 October 1986 Kerala |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse | Shyni Priya |
| Children | Akshara, Aradhya |
| Alma mater | Government Law College, Coimbatore |
Anthony Raja is an Indian politician who is serving as the MLA of Devikulam Constituency from May 2021.[1] He was disqualified for being elected from an SC constituency as he was a Christian and not a member of any SC community.[2][3] The decision was stayed by the Supreme Court subsequently and the final decision on the matter is pending as on 3rd January 2025. [4][5][6]
Personal life
[edit]A. Raja was born on 17 October 1986, to Anthony Lakshmanan and Easwary, who were plantation workers. He is an advocate by profession, practising in Munsiff Court, Devikulam since 2009. He finished his LLB from Govt. Law College, Coimbatore.[7]
Political career
[edit]Raja defeated D. Kumar of UDF by 7848 votes in the Kerala Legislative Assembly Election, 2021.[8] He erred in taking oath as Member of Legislative Assembly and was fined Rs 2,500.[9]
In March 2023, Kerala High Court declared that his election to Devikulam Assembly constituency is void on grounds of the production of fake caste certificate.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Election Commission of India". results.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "Kerala HC declares A Raja's election null and void: Can Christians, Muslims claim SC status?". The Indian Express. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ Benny, Navya (20 March 2023). "'Practising Christian, Not A Scheduled Caste Member': Kerala High Court Annuls CPM MLA A Raja's Election From Reserved Constituency". www.livelaw.in. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ Sebastian, Sheryl (29 April 2023). "Supreme Court Stays Order Of Kerala High Court That Annuled CPM MLA A Raja's Election From Reserved Constituency". www.livelaw.in. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (26 September 2024). "Supreme Court reserves verdict on Devikulam MLA A. Raja's appeal against Kerala HC invalidation of his 2021 poll victory". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Members - Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "ദേവികുളത്ത് അഡ്വ.എ രാജ സിപിഐ എം സ്ഥാനാര്ത്ഥി". Deshabhimani (in Malayalam). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ ആലയ്ക്കാപ്പള്ളി, സാജു. "രാജ- ദേവികുളത്തിന്റെ രാജാധിരാജ". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 23 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Kerala CPI(M) MLA A. Raja asked to pay fine of ₹2,500". The Hindu. 7 June 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "Fake caste certificate: Devikulam MLA Raja's election declared void". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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