Janaki Ramachandran
Indian politician
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association with Jayaram
- In Jayalalithaa Jayaram: Entry into politics
…two factions, with Ramachandran’s wife, Janaki Ramachandran, and Jayalalithaa leading rival groups. In February 1989 the rift was resolved, and the factions merged after Ramachandran retired from politics. Jayalalithaa then became the leader of the party and was elected to the state legislative assembly, where she led the opposition against…
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role in All India Dravidian Progressive Federation
- In All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam: Under Jayalalithaa’s leadership
…by MGR, and MGR’s wife, Janaki Ramachandran (also known as V.N. Janaki), laid claim to MGR’s mantle. Like MGR, both Jayalalithaa and Janaki were film stars. As a result of the conflict between them, the party split into two factions, and Janaki served for 24 days as chief minister in…
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