Two lakhs people shouted slogans of pro-Kamaraj . There was no such huge gathering to any other Congress committee the president after independence. Because of Kamaraj the Tamils had raised their heads on that day. Kamaraj conducted the conference of 78 year old Congress committee by sitting in its seat.

He delivered his speech on 9th January  at 5pm. amidst lakhs of volunteers to eradicate the poverty of 45 crores of Indians,. It was the place where emperor Ashoka fought with his warriors against Kalinga's empire's lakhs of soldiers 2500 years ago to establish Magada empire. It was the place where emperor Ashoka decided not to fight and preach peace. Two lakhs people heard his speech.

His speech at the conference was as under:

" You have given me the responsibility to administer the INC by electing me to this highest post unanimously you have exposed your affection towards me . I expect your full co-operation and enthusiastic support to execute my duty to the entire satisfaction of you all ".