Perunthalaivar Kamarajar: The Kingmaker of India Introduction: Kumaraswami Kamaraj, popularly known as Kamarajar, was one of the greatest leaders and freedom fighters of India. He served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for nine consecutive years (1954–1963). Known for his extreme simplicity, honesty, and dedication to the public, he is fondly remembered as "Karma Veerar" (The Hero of Action) and "Padikkatha Medhai" (The Uneducated Genius). The Prophet of Education: Kamarajar firmly believed that education was the only weapon to eradicate poverty. When he became Chief Minister, he brought about a massive revolution in the education sector: Opening New Schools: He opened thousands of primary schools across Tamil Nadu so that no child had to walk more than a mile to reach school. The Midday Meal Scheme: To prevent poor children from dropping out due to hunger, he introduced the revolutionary Midday Meal Scheme . This single initiative brought lakhs of rural...