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N. Annadurai born?","a":"C. N. Annadurai was born on 15 September 1909 in Kanchipuram."},{"q":"What positions has C. N. Annadurai held?","a":"Positions held by C. N. Annadurai include: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (1967–1969); member of Rajya Sabha (1962–1967); Member of the 3rd Madras Legislative Assembly."},{"q":"Where did C. N. Annadurai study?","a":"C. N. Annadurai was educated at University of Madras, Pachaiyappa's College."}],"related":[{"name":"M. G. Ramachandran","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/m-g-ramachandran"},{"name":"C. Rajagopalachari","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/c-rajagopalachari"},{"name":"J. Jayalalithaa","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/j-jayalalithaa"},{"name":"M. Karunanidhi","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/m-karunanidhi"},{"name":"K. Kamaraj","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/k-kamaraj"},{"name":"C. 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