C N Annadurai
C N Annadurai was a distinguished Indian politician and the founder of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party. As the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, he opposed the three-language formula initiated by the Centre in 1968, favoring a two-language policy that emphasized Tamil and English, thus becoming a key figure in the state's resistance to Hindi imposition.
Born on Sep 15, 1909 (115 years old)
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DMK founder Perarignar Anna (C N Annadurai) was the lone MP in Rajya Sabha when he raised his voice for languages and rights of all states.
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India:
C N Annadurai was the chief minister of Tamil Nadu who adopted a two-language policy, rejecting the three-language formula.
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