 Raviraj contested the 2001 parliamentary election as one of the TNA's candidates in Jaffna District.On 28 November 2001 the TNA, including Raviraj, were campaigning in Naranthanai on Velanaitivu when they were attacked by the Eelam People's Democratic Party, a government backed paramilitary group, as Sri Lanka Navy personnel looked on.Two TNA activists were killed and several others, including Raviraj, were injured.