Murasoli Maran was an influential Indian politician and journalist, known for his significant contributions to the state of Tamil Nadu. Born on June 15, 1934, he was a prominent member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party and served as a Union Minister in various capacities, including Minister of Commerce and Minister of Information and Broadcasting. In addition to his political career, Maran was also a respected editor and played a key role in the media landscape of Tamil Nadu. He was the founder of the Murasoli newspaper, which became an important platform for the DMK's ideology and policies. Maran passed away on April 24, 2003, leaving a lasting legacy in both politics and journalism.