Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, pay tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr. M.G. Ramachandran on his Jayanti
As a statesman and a cultural icon, MGR played immortal roles in both films and politics
Through accelerating development of Tamil Nadu and ensuring welfare, he always had a transformative impact
MGR also steered Tamil cinema, culture, and pride to new heights
He will continue to live in our hearts and inspire generations of Indians
प्रविष्टि तिथि: 17 JAN 2026 3:11PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, has paid tributes to the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Bharat Ratna Dr. M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), on his birth anniversary.
In a post on X, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said, “Remembering the legendary MGR on his Jayanti. As a statesman and a cultural icon, MGR played immortal roles in both films and politics. Through accelerating development of Tamil Nadu and ensuring welfare, he always had a transformative impact. MGR also steered Tamil cinema, culture, and pride to new heights. He will continue to live in our hearts and inspire generations of Indians.”
Remembering the legendary MGR on his Jayanti.
As a statesman and a cultural icon, MGR played immortal roles in both films and politics. Through accelerating development of Tamil Nadu and ensuring welfare, he always had a transformative impact. MGR also steered Tamil cinema,…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 17, 2026
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