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Kamaraj Death Anniversary today!
Posted on: 02/Oct/2014 3:40:02 PM
K Kamaraj was another famous and outstanding political leader of India.
He was born on 15th July, 1903 and died on 2nd October (this day), 1975.
He had significant influence which gradually extended from his state, Tamil Nadu to All India level over his political life. He was involved in the Indian independence movement.He was acknowledged for his astute analysis and decision making.
He earned the sobriquet, ‘Kingmaker’ (especially during the 1960s) as he decided quite a number of times as to who should be chosen to lead the government. As a high-ranking office bearer of the Indian National Congress, he was instrumental in bringing to power two Prime Ministers, Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1964 and Indira Gandhi in 1966.
Mr. Kamaraj was known for his simplicity and integrity which he maintained throughout his life despite the enormous clout he held in the national politics.
Perhaps, one of the most significant role he played was in his firm establishment of all importance on education. He was especially keen on ensuring that children must be given good quality education to turn out as better citizens. In Tamil Nadu, his home state, he is still remembered for bringing school education to millions of the rural poor by introducing free education and the free Midday Meal Scheme during his tenure as chief minister.
He was awarded India`s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously in 1976.The domestic terminal of the Chennai airport is named "Kamaraj Terminal", Chennai`s Beach Road renamed "Kamarajar Salai", Bangalore`s North Parade Road as "K. Kamaraj Rd." and the Madurai Kamaraj University in his honour.
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