Murasoli Maran

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Murasoli Maran
Born August 17, 1934
Thirukkuvalai, Tamil Nadu
Residence Chennai
Died November 23, 2003
Chennai
Political party DMK
Spouse Mallika Maran
Children 2 sons and a daughter

As of November 23, 2003
Source: [1]

Murasoli Maran (August 17, 1934- November 23,2003) was a prominent Tamil politician, and an important leader of the DMK party which is headed by his maternal uncle and mentor, M. Karunanidhi. A Member of Parliament for 36 years, he was made a Union Minister in three separate central governments, in charge of Urban Development in the V.P. Singh government, Industry in the Gowda and Gujral governments, and finally Commerce and Industry under Vajpayee.[1] Apart from being a politician, Maran was a journalist and scriptwriter for films.[2]

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[edit] Early life

Murasoli Maran born on August 17, 1934 was son of Shanmuga Sundaram. He was born at Thirukkuvalai Village Thiruvarur-At Panneerselvam in Tamil Nadu. After completing his basic eduation in his hometown he headed to Madras to get a Master's degree in Arts (M.A) from Pachaiyappa's College and Law College, Madras. Before joining politics Mr. Maran worked as a Journalist and later served as a social worker. Since his student life at Madras he was closely associated with the DMK.On 15 September 1963 he married Mallika and has two sons and a daughter. His younger son Dayanidhi Maran is the Union Minister of IT and Telecommunications and his elder son Kalanithi Maran heads and owns the popular TV Network Sun TV.

He was very vocal against Hindi being introduced in Tamil Nadu and for this he was arrested in 1965 during anti-Hindi agitations for his articles.He was detained for a year under MISA during emergency .[3]

[edit] Career as Journalist

Murasoli maran edited a daily newspaper in Tamil "Murasoli" published from Chennai. He was also an editor to The Rising Sun a weekly in English As a publisher he published 'Kunguman', 'Muththaram', 'Vannathirai' and 'Sumangali' in Tamil language.

[edit] Films

Murasoli Maran provided screen play and dialogues for more than twenty films in Tamil. He has produced five and directed two films in Tamil

The Sangeet Natak Academy conferred the title "Kalai-Mamani" in 1975. He was Awarded President's Certificate of Merit and Tamil Nadu Government Award for three best feature films.

[edit] Major Contribution in Doha

One of the major contributions by Maran was the consolidation of all developing nations into a single front in Doha rounds of WTO to stand up against G7 developed nations imposition of WTO rules. These WTO rules were meant to benefit the developed countries and further impoverish developing nations. Maran successfully and forcefully built a single united front of developing nations and successfully imposed the G7 from imposing any conditions. Maran's contribution in this was immensely loved by the media and all indians should be thankful for protecting their interests.

[edit] Positions Held

  • 1967:Elected to Lok Sabha
  • 1971:Re-elected to Lok Sabha
  • 1977-1995 :Member, Rajya Sabha
  • 1977-1995 :As a Member of Rajya Sabha he was on The Committee on Public Undertakings for three terms as a Member
  • 1980-1982:Member, General Purposes Committee
  • 1980-1982 and 1991-1995:Member, Public Accounts Committee
  • 1982-1983 and 1987-1988: Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
  • 1988-1989:Member, Committee on Subordinate Legislation
  • 1989-1990:Union Cabinet Minister, Urban Development
  • 1992-1993: Member, Joint Parliamentary Committee to enquire into irregularities in the securities and banking transactions
  • 1996:Elected to Lok Sabha (Eleventh) for the third time
  • 1996-1998: Union Cabinet Minister, Industry
  • 1998:Elected to Lok Sabha (Twelfth) for the fourth time
  • 1999:Elected to Lok Sabha (Thirteenth) for the fifth time
  • 1999-2002: Union Cabinet Minister, Industry

[edit] Death

During the Karunanidhi midnight arrest on June 30 2001. Murasoli Maran who went to rescue him was also attacked and arrested .Maran who is a heart patient with a pacemaker had to be admitted to Apollo Hospital after arrest.[4][5]His Pacemaker moved during the arrest.

Murasoli Maran died on November 23, 2003 at the Apollo Hospital in Chennai. He was in coma for many weeks. Before the treatment at Apollo Hospital, on November 14, 2002, he was admitted to the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas for ailments related to heart and kidney. At the time of his death he was a Cabinet Minister, Government of India without any portfolio.[6] Prime Minister Vajpayee, and array of leaders attended his funeral in Chennai. Jayalalitha asked her Cabinet Ministers not to attend.State Public Secretary T Pitchandi was the only representative from the TN Government to the funeral.[7][8][9][10]

[edit] References

  1. ^ An Obituary titled 'A man of many parts' by T. S. Subramanian for Frontline Magazine. Retrieved on 09-09-2006.
  2. ^ Editorial from the Hindu newspaper on 25'th November, 2003. Retrieved on 09-09-2006.
  3. ^ Minister Profile
  4. ^ Maran a state of shock
  5. ^ They carried me out like a parcel Maran
  6. ^ Murasoli Maran dies after prolonged illness
  7. ^ No Minister attends funeral
  8. ^ No condolence message from Jayalaitha
  9. ^ Void
  10. ^ Vajpayee to attend funeral
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