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N. Jothi is an Indian politician who changed allegiance in 2008 from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party. He has been a Member of the Parliament of India representing Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha, which is its upper house. [1]

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References

  1. "N. Jothi joins DMK". The Hindu. 22 March 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2018.