PM Modi Pays Tribute to K Kamaraj on Birth Anniversary, Hails His Commitment to Social Justice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter and Congress leader K Kamaraj on his birth anniversary, highlighting his pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle and his commitment to social justice.

“Paying homage to Thiru K Kamaraj Ji on his birth anniversary. He was at the forefront of India’s freedom struggle and provided invaluable leadership in the formative years of our journey after Independence. His noble ideals and emphasis on social justice inspire us all greatly,” PM Modi said in a post on his handle X.

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Born in a humble and poor family in Tamil Nadu, Kamaraj began working as a shop assistant at the age of 12. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre at the age of 15 became a turning point in his life, drawing him into the freedom struggle. Kamaraj served as the Chief Minister of Madras from 1954 and suggested the “Kamaraj Plan” to Jawaharlal Nehru in 1963, advocating for senior Congress leaders to take up organisational work. His visionary Mid Day Meal scheme broke down barriers and brought education within reach for the disadvantaged.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tributes to K Kamaraj, calling him “a true son of India.”

“Today, we pay our sincere homage to K Kamarajar, a true son of India, revered by the people of Tamil Nadu for his pioneering social welfare initiatives,” Kharge wrote on X. He highlighted Kamaraj’s transformative impact in nation-building after independence and his tireless championing of social justice.