MGS worked on a sound methodology to reach conclusions: historian K.N Ganesh
'MGS had his strong opinions on which he held forth. The debates, he said, used to be hot but at the same time MGS kept close to the path of open and honest discussion. He did not mince words when it came to his political opinions. He accepted the Marxist historiography but did not agree with the Marxist party,' Dr. Ganesh said.
'Though he became the Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research he did not fully toe the line set by the National Democratic Alliance-led government at the centre', he said.
Dr. Ganesh remembers MGS Narayanan, who had his strong opinions, as one with whom he enjoyed a great friendship. His opinions did not keep MGS away from friendships. 'My association with MGS began towards the end of 1970s and the warm friendship continued until the end of his life', he said.
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