What is this work about?

Wonderful, accessible biography of M.G.R.

His full name, Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran.

He was Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during 70’s and 80’s.

He is figure head of Tamil Political Party, ADMK, along with now late, Jayalalithaa.

This work is well-written, easy to understand and follow.

The author has vast number of cited sources for his work.

What is the meat of the work?

In this Work, the author narrates, MGR’s support was from lower strata of society.

He says, MGR’s regime benefited mostly the elite, educated elite, business leaders, political elite, landed aristocrats.

Meanwhile, M.G.R drew his support from the poor, down-trodden.

He says, the political party - AIADMK, was the party of poor.

Here is a quote from M.G.R:

I am not a scholar who has mastered Economics.

But I have suffered hunger and poverty in my life.

I have climbed thousands of steps and sought employment and was tired of the statement ‘no job.’ I know the suffering of my mother who could not give us a handful of rice when we returned from school.

Till my last breath, I will work [for the people] that no mother in Tamil Nadu suffer the way my mother did. MGR—Born poor—Brought up by the poor—Lives for the poor—The child of our home.


What is my own thoughts?

I am from Tamil Nadu.

I am interested in Tamil People. This drew me to learn more about Political history of Tamil Nadu.

I’d say, A good government is one, which provides basic access of healthcare, education, livelihood , improve quality of life for all strata of society.

It seems, pitting classes against each other, eg: Rich vs Poor, Land-owners vs renters, business owners vs employees. This might create resentment, distrust, tear unity in social fabric of society.

Perhaps, I’d finish this review saying, the question ought to be:

-What does a healthy, flourishing society look like?
-How do all socio-economic strata of society, flourish together for betterment of Tamil People to bring them on Global stage?

May you seek answers for those questions, which is fruitful.

Why read this work?

If you want to understand Political History of Tamil Nadu.

If you are interested in Tamil Nadu.

Who would I recommend this?

I would recommend this work to everyone.

Deus Vult,
Gottfried ( )