When Andhra was bifurcated  there was riot for new election for Madras State. Rajaji wanted to hold a party meeting in September 1953 to know whether to continue as a party leader. The next day he released a message stating that he wanted to organize the meeting under the impression that Kamaraj did not like his leadership. But after a talk with Kamaraj he came to know that Kamaraj was not having such a opinion hence the meeting would be cancelled. To form a bad impression and bad image upon Kamaraj , Rajaji cunningly behaved liked that.

There were 9 ministers after Andhra was bifurcated in Rajaji's ministry. He consulted Kamaraj in appointing new  ministers. Kamaraj opposed this. But Rajaji increased the ministry by 12 from 9.

Opposition party wanted to move a No-Confidence Motion against Rajaji. They collected Signatures from the members. Rajaji too gathered for his supports. But majority was on the other side.

On seeing the emergent situation the party high command invited both Rajaji and Kamaraj to Delhi. They had discussions with Rajaji and Kamaraj. Then Nehru announced that Rajaji to continue.