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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
TN CM pays rich tributes to Karunanidhi on his birth anniversary
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin paid rich tributes to his father and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on his birth anniversary on Tuesday hailing him as a towering Tamil personality who elevated Tamil Nadu. Stalin paid floral tributes to a portrait of the late leader at Gopalapuram here. Karunanidhi's birth anniversary today is being observed as Classical Language Day. A resolution passed at the DMK general council in Madurai on June 1 had said June 3, marking the birth anniversary of late DMK president and five-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister will be observed as Classical Language Day across India. Taking to social media platform X, Stalin said 'Birthday of Kalaignar, leader of Tamil race, who rose like a sun of knowledge to uplift Tamil Nadu that once lay in decline." He further said 'Let us take pride in being the bretheren of Kalaignar who created history by leading the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, a great movement that guides India, for 50 years, and who provided both light and shadow. #Kalaignar 102.' DMK youth wing secretary and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin appealed to the party members to celebrate the birthday of the "great Tamil scholar who is still the heartbeat of the Tamils" as Classical Language Day and pay tribute to his fame. 'Let us resolve to continue the party's rule by winning in 2026 polls,' he said in a post on X. Hailed as a visionary leader, Karunanidhi a prolific writer, too, was also a champion of social justice. 'More than being a five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Kalaignar was a cultural icon, a fearless reformer, and a tireless advocate for social justice. Over his decades-long political journey, he championed the rights of the marginalised and worked relentlessly to uplift the lives of millions,' says DMK leader Nolambur V Rajan. Among his many transformative contributions, his revolutionary reforms in education stand as one of his most enduring legacies. At a time when access to quality education was a privilege for the few, Kalaignar envisioned a Tamil Nadu where education would be a fundamental right for all, regardless of caste, creed, or economic background, Rajan said. Besides, Karunanidhi advocated for Tamil as a medium of instruction to make learning more accessible to the rural population.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Sun of knowledge who came to elevate downtrodden Tamil Nadu": MK Stalin remembers M Karunanidhi on his birth anniversary
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday remembered former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on his birth anniversary, praising him in a post as the 'sun of knowledge who came to elevate the downtrodden Tamil Nadu'. In the post on social media X, Stalin paid tribute to the 'guardian of three Tamil languages'. 'Happy birthday to the Tamil leader Kalaignar, who came as the sun of knowledge to elevate the downtrodden Tamil Nadu! Praise the guardian of the three Tamil languages, who made the classical language special for the Tamil languages, which were seen by the Mu Sangam,' the post stated. Stalin further said in his post: 'Let us be proud to be the siblings of the leader Kalaignar, who ruled Tamil Nadu as the Chief Minister five times, created a lot of history, and led the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, a great movement that guided India, for 50 years, and provided both light and shadow!.' M. Karunanidhi, an influential politician and leader, was a prominent figure in Tamil Nadu's politics and played a crucial role in the Dravidian movement and the state's political landscape. Associated with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), he served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu five times, and held his position from 1969 to 1971, 1971 to 1976, 1989 to 1991, 1996 to 2001, and 2006 to 2011. Karunanidhi was known for his powerful oratory skills, and his commitment towards the people of the state, advocating for the rights of the Tamil-speaking population and working towards the cause of social justice. His demise on August 7, 2018, was the end of an era for Tamil Nadu politics. (ANI)
NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Classical Language Day, No Cap On Jewel Loans: Resolutions Passed At DMK Meet
Chennai: At a high-profile General Council meeting held in Madurai, the DMK passed a series of significant resolutions reaffirming its ideological commitments, praising the government's performance, and issuing sharp criticisms of the BJP-led Central government. The meeting took place on Saturday. One notable resolution passed is to celebrate June 3 -- the birth anniversary of late party patriarch and five-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi -- as Classical Language Day across India. The party said the move would honour Kalaignar's pivotal role in securing classical status for Tamil. The meeting also heaped praise on DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for his successive electoral victories, describing him as a "continuous victory hero with the overwhelming support of the people." The council lauded the "Dravidian Model" of governance for its pioneering work in uplifting women and marginalised communities, including farmers, weavers, and fishermen. The DMK reiterated its commitment to disseminate the achievements of its government to every household and passed a resolution supporting Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, calling him the "future hope of Tamil Nadu." In a political tone, the council passed resolutions condemning the BJP-led Union government on several counts. These included criticism for not lifting restrictions on jewel loans, delaying the release of educational and development funds, failing to allocate adequate resources for Tamil Nadu's railway projects, and allegedly politicising the Keeladi archaeological site. A specific resolution urged the Reserve Bank of India to immediately remove the cap on jewel loans, calling it a burden on the poor and working-class families. Another resolution condemned what the party described as the imposition of Hindi, urging the Centre to stop "tampering with the linguistic sentiments of Tamils." The party also expressed appreciation for the state government's consistent efforts to honour leaders who have brought pride to the Tamil identity and reiterated its mission to uphold social justice, federalism, and linguistic equality. The Madurai meeting marks a critical moment ahead of the next political season, with the DMK positioning itself as both a regional powerhouse and a national voice for federal rights and cultural identity.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
DMK meet at Madurai passes key resolutions, calls for national recognition of Karunanidhi‘s legacy
Chennai: At a high-profile General Council meeting held in Madurai, the DMK passed a series of significant resolutions reaffirming its ideological commitments, praising the government's performance, and issuing sharp criticisms of the BJP-led Central government. The meeting took place on Saturday. One notable resolution passed is to celebrate June 3 -- the birth anniversary of late party patriarch and five-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi -- as Classical Language Day across India. The party said the move would honour Kalaignar's pivotal role in securing classical status for Tamil. The meeting also heaped praise on DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for his successive electoral victories, describing him as a 'continuous victory hero with the overwhelming support of the people.' The council lauded the 'Dravidian Model' of governance for its pioneering work in uplifting women and marginalised communities, including farmers, weavers, and fishermen. The DMK reiterated its commitment to disseminate the achievements of its government to every household and passed a resolution supporting Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, calling him the 'future hope of Tamil Nadu.' In a political tone, the council passed resolutions condemning the BJP-led Union government on several counts. These included criticism for not lifting restrictions on jewel loans, delaying the release of educational and development funds, failing to allocate adequate resources for Tamil Nadu's railway projects, and allegedly politicising the Keeladi archaeological site. A specific resolution urged the Reserve Bank of India to immediately remove the cap on jewel loans, calling it a burden on the poor and working-class families. Another resolution condemned what the party described as the imposition of Hindi, urging the Centre to stop 'tampering with the linguistic sentiments of Tamils.' The party also expressed appreciation for the state government's consistent efforts to honour leaders who have brought pride to the Tamil identity and reiterated its mission to uphold social justice, federalism, and linguistic equality. The Madurai meeting marks a critical moment ahead of the next political season, with the DMK positioning itself as both a regional powerhouse and a national voice for federal rights and cultural identity.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
In four years, 2,055 farmers in Salem district received ₹31.28 crore in loans and subsidies through AED, says Minister
As many as 2,055 farmers in Salem district received ₹31.28 crore in loans and subsidies through the Agricultural Engineering Department (AED) in the last four years, said Tamil Nadu Minister for Tourism R. Rajendran on Wednesday. The Minister, who inaugurated an Agricultural Machinery Maintenance Camp conducted at Attur Government Boys Higher Secondary School, told reporters later that manufacturing companies will explain at these camps the dos and don'ts in operating and maintaining agricultural machinery, identifying the repairs and tools for the machinery. A demonstration was conducted for farmers and machinery owners. About 25 private companies displayed the agricultural machinery, tools, solar motor pumps, solar fences, and solar dryers, and a demo on drip irrigation was performed at the camp. The Minister added that 1,076 farmers received ₹15.54 crore in subsidy under the purchase of Agricultural Machinery and Implements; 700 farmers received ₹7.07 crore in subsidy under the Kalaignar's All Village Integrated Agriculture Development Project; 135 farmers received ₹2.59 crore in subsidy under the Chief Minister's Scheme of Solar Powered Pumpsets; and maintenance works were carried out in 200 streams and seepage ponds at a cost of ₹41.36 lakh under the Integrated Watershed Water Collection Structures Maintenance Programme.
