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D. Raja
Doraisamy Raja (born 3 June 1949) is a veteran Indian politician and the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI). Known for his strong advocacy on social justice, secularism, and
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Left opposes LIC IPO, alleges 'scam', 'sell off'
Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary D Raja said it was a “matter of regret” that the BJP-led NDA government is selling off all national assets through monetisation policy and privatisation of public sector units.
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1. What is D. Raja’s role in Indian politics?
D. Raja is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and a key voice for Left and progressive ideologies in Indian politics.
2. What is his background and how did he enter politics?
Coming from a Dalit family in Tamil Nadu, Raja entered politics through student activism and rose through the ranks of the AISF and AIYF before taking leadership roles in CPI.
3. Has D. Raja been a Member of Parliament?
Yes, D. Raja has served multiple terms in the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu, representing CPI and raising critical issues related to social justice and economic equity.
4. What are his core areas of advocacy?
Raja focuses on social justice, Dalit rights, workers’ welfare, secularism, and opposition to neoliberal economic policies.
5. Is D. Raja associated with any organizations besides CPI?
Yes, he has been closely linked with student and youth organizations like AISF and AIYF, and his wife Annie Raja is a leading voice in the National Federation of Indian Women.