New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to AIADMK Founder and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran, popularly called as 'MGR", on his birth anniversary.
"Bharat Ratna MGR lives in the hearts of several people. Be it the world of films or politics, he was widely respected. During his CM tenures, he initiated numerous efforts towards poverty alleviation and also emphasised on women empowerment. Tributes to MGR on his Jayanti," the Prime Minister said.
MGR was an actor-turned-politician who served as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister for ten years between 1977 and 1987.