User:Na.annamalai/Politics of Tamil Nadu/Bibliography

Scholarly Sources

 * 1) Barnett, Marguerite Ross. (1976). The politics of cultural nationalism in south India. Princeton: Princeton University Press. ISBN  0691075778 . OCLC 2020662.
 * 2) Per the title, this book by Marguerite Ross Barnett details the rise of the politics of cultural nationalism in south India. Barnett, a former professor, chancellor, and university president, focuses on cultural nationalism as it manifested itself in Tamil Nadu through the north-south divide, dravidian ideology, and anti-Brahmanism. She primarily focuses on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) as well as the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam tracing back their roots to E.V. Ramaswami's Justice Party and his protege, C.N. Annadurai, the founder of the DMK. In addition, Ross outlines how the DMK was able to turn public opinion against the Congress Party by utilizing the Tamil cultural and linguistic identity.
 * 3) Forrester, Duncan B. (1970/01). "Kamaraj: a Study in Percolation of Style". Modern Asian Studies. 4 (1): 43–61. doi:10.1017/S0026749X00010970. ISSN 1469-8099.
 * 4) This journal article by Duncan B. Forrester, professor emeritus and founding director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues at New College, University of Edinburgh, focuses on K. Kamaraj and his style of political leadership. Forrester provides information regarding Kamaraj's upbringing and caste background to highlight Kamaraj's attitudes and belief system. He dutifully points out the pros and cons of Kamaraj's political style throughout the article detailing Kamaraj's rise in the party and his influence on Tamil Nadu politics. In addition, Forrester traces his ascendancy to Congress President, the implementation of Kamaraj Plan, and how he facilitated the selection of multiple Prime Ministers following Nehru's death.
 * 5) Padmaja, R (October 2018). "Elementary Education Scheme of Rajaji and The Agitation of DMK". International Journal of Novel Research and Development. 3: 65–67.
 * 6) This journal article by Professor R. Padmaja provides more detail into the Modified Scheme of Elementary Education. The underlying causes and data leading to the implementation of policy are outlined. Padmaja also accounts for the popular opposition to the policy and how the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam used the policy to agitate the public. In addition, she provides information about the Parulekar Committee— particularly, their failed attempt to provide legitimacy and support the policy. Padmaja ends by providing information regarding the deferment of the policy and subsequent cancellation as well as the backlash against Chief Minister Rajagopalachari.
 * 7) Kandaswamy, P., 1953- (2001). The political career of K. Kamaraj : a study in the politics of Tamilnadu, 1920-1975. New Delhi: Concept Pub. Co. ISBN  8171228018 . OCLC 46929395.
 * 8) Per the title, this book by Dr. P. Kandaswamy focuses on the political career of K. Kamaraj. Kandaswamy outlines the political climate of the region and Kamaraj's early years as he was growing up. A majority of the book is focused on Kamaraj's tenure as the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, his role in national politics, and the final years of his life. Kandaswamy provides a detailed look into how Kamaraj operated as TNCC President maneuvering the political scene, and the policies his government implemented as Chief Minister.

Non-Scholarly Sources

 * 1) Kalyan, Arun (February 12, 2017). "What's Happening in TN is Not New, We Set the Wrong Precedent in 1952". The News Minute. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
 * 2) This online news article by Arun Kalyan focuses on C. Rajagopalachari becoming Chief Minister amid the unique circumstances surrounding the general election of 1952 in Tamil Nadu. Kalyan provides detailed and accurate election data as he outlines how coalitions were being created as well as how the Congress party held on to power in the state without a governing majority. He also describes how Rajagopalachari became Chief Minister without being elected to the state legislature but rather through being appointed to the upper house of the state legislature by the interim Chief Minister, and Governor.