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India Gazette
16 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Congress pays tribute to former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi on his birth anniversary
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Indian National Congress remembered former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on his birth anniversary and praised his legacy, which empowered the marginalised and strengthened the Tamil identity, which continues to inspire generations today. In a post on social media X, Congress stated, 'Remembering M. Karunanidhi, a visionary leader, prolific writer, and champion of social justice. His legacy of empowering the marginalised and strengthening the Tamil identity continues to inspire generations. Our heartfelt tribute to him on his birth anniversary!' Earlier today, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also remembered M Karunanidhi, 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 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)
India Gazette
20 hours 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)
Scroll.in
2 days ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
After demolitions in Delhi's Madrasi Camp, Tamil Nadu offers support to families
The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday said that it will support families looking to return to their native districts after their homes in the Madrasi Camp in New Delhi's Jangpura area were demolished. The decades-old camp, built overlooking the Barapullah drain near Nizamuddin Railway Station, housed 370 tenements and was predominantly inhabited by families originally from Tamil Nadu. On Sunday, the Delhi Development Authority demolished the homes in the camp on the directions of the Delhi High Court, The Indian Express reported. The Delhi government was directed to relocate the families as the camp was allegedly blocking the Barapullah drain, which was leading to waterlogging. Hours after the demolition, the Tamil Nadu government stated that it was in 'active coordination' with the residents of the Madrasi Camp to ensure every possible support was extended to them without delay. It added that Chief Minister MK Stalin had directed the Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi, the guest house of the state government, to facilitate and oversee the coordination efforts. 'Comprehensive support, including assistance for livelihood and other essential needs, will be extended to them,' said the state government. 'This assistance will be facilitated through the offices of the concerned District Collectors to ensure timely and effective implementation.' Describing the Madrasi Camp as an 'unauthorised encroachment', the High Court on May 9 directed authorities to clear the area along the Barapullah drain. It said the camp was obstructing drainage and causing severe waterlogging in the surrounding areas during the monsoons. The court had also directed that eligible residents be rehabilitated and relocated under provisions of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act and the Delhi Slum and Jhuggi Jhopri Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, The New Indian Express reported. Subsequently, the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board determined that only 215 out of the 370 residents in the camp were eligible for housing. These families were allotted residential units in Narela, a northern suburb over 35 kms from the camp, The Indian Express reported. The remaining 155 families had reportedly failed to meet documentation or eligibility criteria. The settlement, which is more than six decades old, housed Tamil-speaking migrants who had arrived in the national capital seeking employment as domestic workers, cooks and daily-wage labourers.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Tamil Nadu pledges support to residents as Delhi's ‘Madrasi Camp' faces demolition
As a court-ordered demolition drive began tearing through the narrow lanes of Delhi's 'Madrasi Camp' on Sunday, the Tamil Nadu government issued a statement promising support to the hundreds of Tamil-origin families facing eviction from the decades-old settlement near Nizamuddin Railway Station. In a statement issued from Chennai, the state government said the Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi has been tasked with actively facilitating and overseeing coordination efforts. 'Reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the welfare of persons of Tamil Nadu origin residing outside the state, the government of Tamil Nadu is in active coordination with the residents of 'Madrasi Camp' to ensure that every possible support is extended to them without delay,' a state government statement said. The statement came hours after the Delhi High Court's May 9 order came into effect, triggering the demolition of 370 slum homes constructed over the Barapullah drain. The court had declared the settlement an unauthorised encroachment, citing its role in obstructing drainage and causing severe monsoon water logging in surrounding areas. Dating back over six decades, the settlement, also known as 'Madrasi Basti', has been a vibrant enclave of Tamil-speaking migrants who arrived in Delhi seeking work as domestic help, cooks, and daily-wage labourers in affluent neighbourhoods like Jangpura, Bhogal, and Lajpat Nagar. Though humble in its infrastructure, the camp evolved into a tightly woven community, maintaining its Tamil culture and language through local festivals, political engagement, and Tamil-medium schools. Built on land owned by the Railways, 'Madrasi Camp' has long stood as a symbol of the Tamil working-class diaspora in Delhi. Residents also kept political ties alive with their home state, participating in Tamil Nadu elections and maintaining close contact with their roots. However, the recent court order found that of the 370 households in the camp, only 215 were eligible for relocation under the provisions of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) Act and the Delhi Slum and JJ Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2015. These families have been allotted flats in Narela, a northern suburb over 35 kilometres from the camp. The remaining 155 families — those who failed to meet documentation or eligibility criteria — are now left to fend for themselves, without formal resettlement or rehabilitation. According to a directive of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the state government will assist the residents of 'Madrasi Camp' who choose to return to their native districts in Tamil Nadu. Comprehensive support, including assistance for livelihood and other essential needs, will be extended to them, the official statement said. 'This assistance will be facilitated through the offices of the concerned District Collectors to ensure timely and effective implementation,' it said. Officers at the Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi will be coordinating efforts to provide on-ground support to those who wish to return to Tamil Nadu.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
AIR's FM channel replaces Tamil night show with Hindi, gets earful
TIRUCHY: A change in All India Radio (AIR)'s Tiruchy FM 102.1 programme replacing its Tamil night broadcast with Hindi content since April has drawn criticism from listeners and political leaders more recently Tiruchy MP Durai Vaiko alike who term it a back-door imposition of Hindi in a predominantly Tamil-speaking region. Since April 9, AIR Tiruchy has been broadcasting in Tamil from 5.50 am to 11 pm, and switching to Hindi from 11 pm to 5.50 am -- a decision taken under the aegis of Prasar Bharati, the central public broadcaster. A similar pattern was introduced in Chennai's FM Rainbow 101.4 from July 2024. The move has prompted criticism from political leaders, who urged the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to immediately restore full-time Tamil programming.
