Antony Raju

Antony Raju (Malayalam: ആന്റണി രാജു) (born 18 November 1954) is a leader of Janadhipathya Kerala Congress, one of the main factions of the Kerala Congress. He was a member of Kerala legislative assembly during the period 1996-2001 from Thiruvananthapuram West Constituency of Kerala.[2]

Antony Raju
ആന്റണി രാജു
Personal details
Born (1954-11-18) 18 November 1954
Trivandrum
Political partyJanadhipathya Kerala Congress[1]
Spouse(s)Gracy Raju
ChildrenRoshni Raju
Rohan Raju
ResidenceNanthencode, [Thiruvananthapuram]Kerala
Websitewww.antonyraju.in

Early life and education

He was born on 18 November 1954 in Poonthura, Trivandrum to Smt. Lourdamma and Late Mr. S. Alphonse. He had his early education in St. Thomas School Poonthura, Trivandrum and completed his schooling in Rajagiri School, Kalamassery, Ernakulam.[3] He completed his pre-degree from St.Xavier's College, Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram. And degree from Mar Ivanious College. He graduated in law from Law College, Thriruvanathapuram.

Political career

In 1996, it was LDF’s first political victory in Assembly Election when Adv.Antony Raju contested and won from Trivandrum West Constituency. He had defeated Congress Leader M. M. Hassan in the election and it was indeed a remarkable victory for the LDF.

Positions held
  • Was the chairman of public sector organizations like Travancore Cements Ltd. [4]
  • Was the chairman of Handicrafts Development Corporation.
  • Syndicate member of University of Kerala.

References
  1. "Kerala Congress (M) rebels form new party, may join LDF". The Indian Express. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  2. "Members - Kerala Legislature". Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  3. http://www.uniindia.com/ldf-candidate-antony-raju-begins-election-campaign/election/news/431156.html
  4. "The Travancore Cements Limited information". Retrieved 23 April 2016.


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