Question

Who are the person recommended by kamarajar for prime minister?

Answer 1

Today one of the main criticism of the Indian National Congress is that it is a one family party which has no alternative leaders. It was only during Kamaraj’s tenure that Congress brought in other leaders. After the death of Jawaharlal Nehru, when Congress was in the midst of a leadership crisis, it was Dr Kamaraj who steered the party from rough waters and was instrumental in bringing Lal Bahadur Shastri and Indira Gandhi to the forefront. Dr Kamaraj, the selfless man he is, declined the offer to become the Prime Minister when he was the president of the Indian National Congress. He was aptly called the “King Maker” for this.