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In this Indian name, the name Kumarasami is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Kamaraj.
Kumaraswami Kamaraj (15 July 1903[1] – 2 October 1975[2]), was the founder and the president of the Indian National Congress (Organisation), widely acknowledged as the "Kingmaker" in Indian politics during the 1960s. He also served as the president of the Indian National Congress for two terms i.e. four years between 1964–1967 and was responsible for the elevation of Lal Bahadur Shastri to the position of Prime Minister of India after Nehru's death and Indira Gandhi after Shastri's death. Kamaraj was the 3rd Chief Minister of Madras State (Tamil Nadu) during 1954–1963 and a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha during 1952–1954[3] and 1969–1975. He was known for his simplicity and integrity. He played a major role in developing the infrastructure of the Madras state and worked to improve the quality of life of the needy and the disadvantaged.[1][4]
K. Kamaraj
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K. Kamaraj commemorative stamp
3rd Chief Minister of Madras State
In office
13 April 1954 – 2 October 1963
Governor
Sri Prakasa,
A. J. John,
P. V. Rajamannar (Acting),
Bhishnuram Medhi
Preceded by
C. Rajagopalachari
Succeeded by
M. Bhakthavatsalam
Constituency
Gudiyatham (1954-1957) and
Sattur (1957-1963)
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
9 January 1969 – 2 October 1975
Prime Minister
Indira Gandhi
Preceded by
A. Nesamony
Succeeded by
Kumari Ananthan
Constituency
Nagerkovil
In office
13 May 1952 – 12 April 1954
Prime Minister
Jawaharlal Nehru
Preceded by
position established
Succeeded by
U. Muthuramalingam Thevar
Constituency
Thiruvillipuththur
President of Indian National Congress (Organisation)
In office
12 November 1969 – 2 October 1975
Preceded by
position established
Succeeded by
Morarji Desai
President of the Indian National Congress
In office
1964–1967
Preceded by
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Succeeded by
S. Nijalingappa
President of the Madras Provincial Congress Committee
In office
1946–1952
Succeeded by
P. Subbarayan
Personal details
Born
Kumaraswami Kamaraj
15 July 1903
Virudhunagar, Madras Presidency, British India
(present-day Tamil Nadu, India)
Died
2 October 1975 (aged 72)
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
(present-day Chennai)
Cause of death
Heart Attack
Resting place
Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Ninaivagam
Nationality
Indian
Political party
Indian National Congress (Organisation)
Other political
affiliations
Indian National Congress (until 1969)
Residence
Kamaraj Illam
1/10, Thyagaraya Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Awards
Bharat Ratna (1976) (posthumously)
Copper Bond Award (1972)
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He was involved in the Indian independence movement.[5] As the president of the INC, he was instrumental in navigating the party after the death of Jawaharlal Nehru. As the chief minister of Madras, he was responsible for bringing free education to the disadvantaged and introduced the free Midday Meal Scheme while he himself did not complete schooling. He was awarded with India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously in 1976.[6]