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C. N. Annadurai was the
first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after the state was renamed from
Madras State to
Tamil Nadu in
1969. Annadurai, a founding leader of the
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, became the Chief Minister in
1967 and was instrumental in promoting Dravidian ideals, including the assertion of Tamil identity and the advocacy for social welfare reforms. He was a highly respected leader and a pioneer in the Dravidian movement, which focused on social justice, self-respect, and opposition to caste-based inequalities.
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1.
C. N. Annadurai was a major figure in the
Dravidian movement, which emphasized the rights of Tamil people and social justice.
2. He was known for his
oratory skills and became a powerful political leader advocating for
Tamil identity and the
rights of non-Brahmin communities.
3. The state of
Madras was renamed
Tamil Nadu (Land of the Tamils) in
1969 under his leadership, highlighting his influence on Tamil pride and regional identity.
4. He became Chief Minister in
1967, marking the first time the
Dravidian parties gained political power in Tamil Nadu.
5. Annadurai passed away in
1969, and his successor,
K. Karunanidhi, took over as Chief Minister.
6.
K. Kamraj was Chief Minister of
Madras State, but not of Tamil Nadu after the renaming.