Poosapati Sanjeevi Kumaraswamy Raja (Aged 59) born on 8 July 1898 in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India, was an Indian politician. He served as the last Chief Minister of Madras Presidency from 6 April 1949 to 26 January 1950 and as the first Chief Minister of Madras State from 26 January 1950 to 10 April 1952. Additionally, he was the Governor of Orissa from 1954 until 1956.
Raja’s mother passed away when he was only eight days old, and his father passed away when he was three. Since he had no siblings, his grandmother raised him. After completing his schooling, Raja became associated with the Indian National Congress organization at every level. He took an active part in Panchayat organizations, local board administration, and served as the President of Rajapalayam Union, the Panchayat court, the District Board of Ramnathapuram, and the District educational Council, among others.
The lives and writings of Annie Besant and Satyamurthy had a great influence on Raja’s mind and character during his formative years. It was in 1919 when he met Mahatma Gandhi for the first time, and he started following the events in Gandhi’s life with great interest. Gandhi’s epic struggle in South Africa, the founding of the Ashram in Ahmedabad, and the Champaran struggle made a profound impression on him. The utter simplicity of Mahatma’s life also evoked his unbounded admiration.
In 1932, Raja was arrested for disobeying unjust laws. Thus, Rajapalayam gained a distinct place on the political map, thanks to Raja’s leadership. In 1934, Raja won the central legislature for a constituency comprising Tirunelveli, Madurai & Ramanathapuram. At the age of 39, he entered the Assembly as an M.L.A in C. Rajagopalachari’s ministry, successfully contesting the 1937 election.
Raja was elected as the leader of the Madras Legislature Congress Party in 1939, defeating Dr. P. Subbaroyan by 105 to 89 on March 31, 1949. He took the oath as the Premier (Chief Minister) of Tamil Nadu on April 6, 1949. Prior to becoming the Chief Minister, he served as a cabinet minister under Mr. Prakasam formed in April 1946. He also served as the Governor of Orissa from 1954 to 1956. He passed away on March 16, 1957, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Kumaraswamy Raja
(1898 – 1957) – (Tamilnadu)
Poosapati Sanjeevi Kumaraswamy Raja (Aged 59) born on 8 July 1898 in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India, was an Indian politician. He served as the last Chief Minister of Madras Presidency from 6 April 1949 to 26 January 1950 and as the first Chief Minister of Madras State from 26 January 1950 to 10 April 1952. Additionally, he was the Governor of Orissa from 1954 until 1956.
Raja’s mother passed away when he was only eight days old, and his father passed away when he was three. Since he had no siblings, his grandmother raised him. After completing his schooling, Raja became associated with the Indian National Congress organization at every level. He took an active part in Panchayat organizations, local board administration, and served as the President of Rajapalayam Union, the Panchayat court, the District Board of Ramnathapuram, and the District educational Council, among others.
The lives and writings of Annie Besant and Satyamurthy had a great influence on Raja’s mind and character during his formative years. It was in 1919 when he met Mahatma Gandhi for the first time, and he started following the events in Gandhi’s life with great interest. Gandhi’s epic struggle in South Africa, the founding of the Ashram in Ahmedabad, and the Champaran struggle made a profound impression on him. The utter simplicity of Mahatma’s life also evoked his unbounded admiration.
In 1932, Raja was arrested for disobeying unjust laws. Thus, Rajapalayam gained a distinct place on the political map, thanks to Raja’s leadership. In 1934, Raja won the central legislature for a constituency comprising Tirunelveli, Madurai & Ramanathapuram. At the age of 39, he entered the Assembly as an M.L.A in C. Rajagopalachari’s ministry, successfully contesting the 1937 election.
Raja was elected as the leader of the Madras Legislature Congress Party in 1939, defeating Dr. P. Subbaroyan by 105 to 89 on March 31, 1949. He took the oath as the Premier (Chief Minister) of Tamil Nadu on April 6, 1949. Prior to becoming the Chief Minister, he served as a cabinet minister under Mr. Prakasam formed in April 1946. He also served as the Governor of Orissa from 1954 to 1956. He passed away on March 16, 1957, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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