# K. Rajaram birth centenary celebrated in Chennai

2026-08-26T22:27:47+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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The birth centenary of former Minister K. Rajaram was marked at an event in Chennai on Wednesday, organised at Kalaivanar Arangam. Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, Revenue Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan, Dravidar Kazhagam leader K. Veeramani, former Union Minister G.K. Vasan, VIT founder G. Viswanathan, industrialist Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, and former Minister H.V. Hande were among the attendees. The event celebrated Rajaram's life and legacy. Rajaram served as a minister in the Tamil Nadu government. No further details about his portfolio or tenure were provided at the event.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

K. Rajaram was a prominent leader of the Dravidian movement and served as a minister under the DMK government in the 1970s. The attendance of both ruling party and opposition figures, along with Dravidar Kazhagam leader K. Veeramani, underscores his cross-party legacy. No next event or announcement was made at the centenary.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/birth-centenary-of-former-minister-k-rajaram-celebrated/article71393430.ece>
  Straight list of attendees and basic facts, no slant.

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