As a young boy , Kamaraj worked in his uncle 's provision shop and during this time he began to attend public meetings and processions about the Indian Home Rule Movement . Kamaraj developed an interest in prevailing political conditions by reading newspapers daily . The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was the decisive turning point in his life - he decided to fight for national freedom and to bring an end to foreign rule . In 1920 , when he was 18 , he became active in politics . He joined Congress as a full-time political worker . In 1921 Kamaraj organised public meetings at Virudhunagar for Congress leaders . He was eager to meet Gandhi , and when Gandhi visited Madurai on 21 September 1921 Kamaraj attended the public meeting and met Gandhi for the first time . He visited villages carrying Congress propaganda
Jallianwala Bagh massacre
Jallianwala Bagh massacre
K. Kamaraj