Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK founder M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) on his 108th birth anniversary. PM Modi took to his official X account and wrote, “I pay homage to Thiru MGR on his birth anniversary. We are greatly inspired by his efforts to empower the poor and build a better society.” The post also included a video showcasing MGR's political journey.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai also paid tribute to the former Chief Minister "Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Bharat Ratna recipient and revolutionary leader MGR is on his birthday today. He focused on the advancement of the marginalized people. He implemented visionary projects that improved the entire Tamil community, such as healthcare, vocational training programs, self-employment programs, educational infrastructure, women's development, and nutritious meals for school students. He held the World Tamil Conference and made Tamil proud. We pay tribute to Dr. MGR, a great nationalist who worked for the advancement of the socially and economically backward people."
On the other hand AIADMK also pay tribute to his founder and wrote a message. "The wisdom that laid out public welfare plans, A great heart that beat for the poor. Happy 108th birthday to MGR who will live in our hearts then, today, and forever."
Marudur Gopala Menon Ramachandran was born on January 17, 1917 in Kandy, Sri Lanka to Maradhur Gopala Menon and Satyabhama, both Nairs from Kerala.
MGR the actor turned politician founded AIADMK after a split with DMK chief M Karunanidhi in 1972.
MGR the founder of AIADMK was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for 10 years from 1977 to 1987. MGR was posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna in 1988.
MGR made his debut in 1936 film 'Sathi Leelavathi' directed by Ellis R. Dungan. He became popular with 1954 film 'Malaikkallan'. He won National Film Award for Best Actor for the film 'Rickshawkaran' in 1972. He won Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Actor for the film 'Adimaippenn.'
