Rani Annadurai: Wife Of the First Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Rani Annadurai is the wife of C. N Annadurai, who was the first Chief Minister of Madras (Tamil Nadu). He was the founder of the Dravi da Mun netra Ka zha gam. In this blog we are going to tell you the Rani Annadurai, so read this full blog carefully to get the complete information.

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Early Life of Rani Annadurai

Rani Annadurai married C. N Annadurai in the year 1930, while Annadurai was studying in Pachaiyappa’s College in Chennai. Both had a traditional Hindu wedding.

They did not have any children of their own so they adopted Annadurai’s elder sister’s child to raise. Annadurai’s sister Rajamani Ammal was living with them and looking after their home. Rajamani Ammal had four sons. Rani and Annadurai adopted all of them.

Rani Annadurai: Supportive Life Partner of C N Annadurai

When CN Annadurai became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Rani Annadurai was very supportive of her husband’s political career.

In the biography of C N Annadurai, which was written by Kannan R, he mentioned that Rani never disturbed him while C N Annadurai was studying late at night. She realized that his duty was in the service of the nation and people.

Rani got frightened when her husband Annadurai was arrested in the year 1938 for his prominent role in the anti-Hindi agitation. However, she gathered the courage to visit him frequently in jail to support him.

Life of a CM in Home

When Annadurai’s husband, CN Annadurai became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, he found it was necessary to establish a home office at his own residence so he could fulfill his duties dedicatedly and efficiently.

However, the government authority only allowed him to furnish the office. He received a sofa set, which Rani wanted to keep in the home,  but Annadurai did not allow her to do so. But, it was a different thing that his office was in the same building where his home was.

Rani Annadurai’ Political Career

After her husband’s death, she continued to be active in politics. She even attended AIADMK and DMK activities. Rani even contested elections for the Lok Sabha seat in Bangalore North constituency in the year 1977.

Conclusion

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