Meet K Kamaraj: The Man Who Took Gandhi’s Message of Freedom Across Tamil NaduRemember K Kamaraj, the freedom fighter and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister who dedicated his life to India’s independence, education and public service. K Kamaraj, credit: XNew Delhi: Kumaraswami Kamaraj, or K. Kamaraj, was one of the notable leaders of the freedom struggle of India. Although Kamaraj does not often associate with the most famous leaders of India’s freedom struggle, his contribution was no less. The great statesman K. Kamaraj died on 2nd Oct., 1975. Kamaraj might be an unsung hero for many, but his contribution to India's freedom struggle and nation-building continues to inspire successive generations.