CHAPTER 7 

Since Kamaraj took charge as C.M. from 1954 he formed interim ministry and governed for 3 1/2 years. His record was appreciated d by all. Even opposite party people were afraid to blame his rule.

At this situation in the 1957 general election Congress won with an absolute majority, out of 205 seats Congress bagged 151. It astonished the whole India. For Madras state assembly Kamaraj won and became C.M. . He formed the second ministry.

Kamaraj submitted the list to the Governor A.J.John consisting the names of M/s. M.Bakthavathsalam , C.Subramanian , A.Manickavelan , P.Kakkan , V.Ramiah and Mrs.Lurdu Ammal Simon. His 2nd ministry took charge in 13th April 1957. Later R.Venkatraman was included in the ministry.

In 1957 general election Kamaraj was elected from Sathur Constituency . This election was a lesson to Kamaraj. Except Ananda Vikatan , the Tamil weekly , no paper or magazine supported Congress.