Kumaraswami Kamaraj (15 July 1903 – 2 October 1975), popularly known as Kamarajar was an Indian independence activist and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Madras from 13 April 1954 to 2 October 1963.

Mar 27, 2025 · Kumaraswami Kamaraj (born July 15, 1903, Virudunagar, India—died October 2, 1975, Madras [now Chennai]) was an Indian independence activist and statesman who rose from humble beginnings to become a legislator in the Madras Presidency (an administrative unit of British India that encompassed much of southern India), chief minister (head of govern...

Kumaraswami Kamaraj played a leading role in shaping India's destiny after the passing away of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964, to the Congress split in 1969. He was born humble and poor in a backward area of Tamil Nadu on July 15, 1903. He was a Nadar, one of the most depressed castes of Hindu society. His schooling lasted only six years.

Kumaraswami Kamaraj was a prominent Indian politician, activist, and statesman who played a significant role in both pre- and post-Independence politics. Born into a modest middle-class family, Kamaraj’s involvement in politics began at an early age.

A leader who was the epitome of simplicity, honesty and sacrifice – Karmaveerar Kamarajar! It is said that when he passed away, they found less than Rs 100 in his pocket. But when he stepped down from his Chief Minister post, he left the state treasury with crores and crores of money!

Kamaraj was a vocal activist against the British Raj, who was inspired to join the freedom struggle by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. His participation in the Salt Satyagraha resulted in the first of several imprisonments. He also participated in the Nagpur flag Satyagraha, and led the Sword Satyagraha and the Neil Statue Satyagraha.

Jul 16, 2023 · July 15 marks the 120th birth anniversary of Kumaraswami Kamaraj, freedom fighter and politician, known as much for his simplicity and personal integrity as for his astute political mind. As the president of the Indian National Congress, Kamaraj steered the party during testing times post the death of Jawaharlal Nehru.