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News18
23-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss releases logo for his statewide tour
Last Updated: Chennai, Jul 23 (PTI) PMK leader Dr Anbumani Ramadoss released the logo for his statewide tour, 'Tamil Nadu People's Rights Retrieval Journey,' on Wednesday. Despite differences with his father and founder of PMK Dr S Ramadoss over control of the Vanniyar dominated party, Anbumani announced plans to take out the statewide tour and released the logo on the social media platform 'X'. His one-hundred-day programme commences on July 25 at Thiruporur in neighbouring Chengalpattu district and concludes on November 1 in Dharmapuri. He has been interacting with the party functionaries at the district level. He announced the 'Tamil Nadu People's Rights Retrieval Journey'. This journey aims to create awareness among the people to restore their rights that were allegedly taken away due to 'bad governance', Anbumani claimed. 'The DMK government is preventing the people of Tamil Nadu from enjoying 10 fundamental rights granted to all people by the Indian Constitution including Right to social justice, women's right to a life free from violence, right to agriculture and food, right to good governance and basic services, right to be free from the effects of alcohol and drugs," the former Union Minister said in the post. 'I would like to embark on a 'Tamil Nadu People's Rights Retrieval Journey' with the noble aim of restoring all the rights to the people of Tamil Nadu, and thereby ensuring good governance for them," he said. The culmination on November 1, also marked the Tamil Nadu Day, he said sharing the logo with the catchphrase: 'Reclaim Rights… Save Generations." PTI JSP ADB view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 14:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Anbumani to kickstart 100-day Statewide tour from Thiruporur on July 25
The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Tuesday announced its leader Anbumani Ramadoss will embark on a 100-day Statewide tour starting from July 25 at Thiruporur near Chennai. The tour will commence on the birthday of his father and PMK founder S. Ramadoss, which the party celebrates as Pasumai Thaayagam Day. His tour will cover key constituencies and conclude in Dharmapuri on November 1, observed as Tamil Nadu Day, a party statement said. His tour seeks to 'reclaim' ten key rights for the people, including right to social justice, women's right to live free from violence, right to employment, right good governance and public services, right to health and education, the statement said. In the first phase between July 25 and August 4, Dr. Anbumani will tour Thiruporur, Chengalpattu, Uthiramerur, Kancheepuram, Sriperumbudur, Ambattur, Maduravoyal, Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur, Tiruttani, Sholinghar, Ranipet, Arcot, Vellore and Vaniyambadi Assembly constituencies, the statement added.
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Tamil Nadu Day': Stalin, Udhayanidhi hail the State CM Stalin and deputy Udhayanidhi sing praises for the State
On the occasion of the 'Tamil Nadu Day' on Friday, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his deputy Udhayanidhi Stalin led leaders in hailing the State. In a social media post, Mr. Stalin shared a video of former CM C.N. Annadurai and credited the DMK government for having given the new identity 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.
News18
18-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Tamil Nadu Day - a unique day in Tamils history, says CM
Chennai, Jul 18 (PTI) Tamil Nadu obtained its identity on this day in 1967, marking the occasion a unique day in the history of the Tamils, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Friday. Recalling the efforts of the DMK government in naming the state, the Chief Minister said, 'On July 18, 1967, after the DMK came to power, this land's identity changed." 'Tamil Nadu Day – a unique day in the history of the Tamil community! The day when we officially got our true name of Tamil Nadu, a dream that we had been cherishing in our hearts for years, a dream come true," he said in a post on the social media platform 'X'. This was the day when the great leader (former Chief Minister) C N Annadurai named the state and repeated the name 'Tamil Nadu' thrice in the state Assembly. And the voice resonated. This is #TamilNaduDay!" the Chief Minister, who is the DMK president, said in the post. PTI JSP ADB Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
