‘Tamil Nadu Day': Stalin, Udhayanidhi hail the State CM Stalin and deputy Udhayanidhi sing praises for the State
It was on this day, July 18, 1967, the State got its real name 'Tamil Nadu', which was a long dream, the Chief Minister said. Hailing former CM C.N. Annadurai, Mr. Stalin recalled that the late leader uttered the name thrice in the Assembly amidst the thumping of desks.
In a social media post, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin recalled how emotionally charged the moment was within the Assembly on the day when the State got the name.
He also called for defeating the 'fascist forces' and those assisting them by giving up the rights of the State. He called for efforts to defeat 'rivals and traitors' who he claimed were against the interests of the State.
The Tamil Development Department organised various competitions for school students to mark the 'Tamil Nadu Day' celebrations. During an event here on Friday, the Minister for Information and Publicity M.P. Saminathan distributed financial assistance to aged Tamil scholars who have contributed to the development and promotion of the Tamil language. He also distributed prizes to the winners. Pollachi MP K. Eswarasamy and senior officials were present.
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