From correspondents in Tamil Nadu, India, 04:32 PM IST

N.K.K.P. Raja, minister of textiles and handloom, was Thursday dropped from the Tamil Nadu cabinet following allegations that he kidnapped a family.

Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi recommended his removal and Governor Surjeet Singh Barnala accepted the recommendation.

Raja was accused of kidnapping a family to grab its land.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)