MK Stalin Commemorates Iyothee Thass on His 181st Birth Anniversary
MK Stalin pays floral tribute to Iyothee Thass on 181st birth anniversary
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MK Stalin, President of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, paid floral tributes to social reformer Pandit Iyothee Thass at Gandhi Mandapam in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on his 181st birth anniversary. Senior political leaders, including Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai, also honored Thass, emphasizing his significant contributions to anti-caste movements and regional politics.
- 01MK Stalin led the floral tribute at Gandhi Mandapam, Chennai, honoring Iyothee Thass.
- 02Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai highlighted Thass as one of Tamil Nadu's greatest leaders.
- 03The DMK government accepted a proposal for a memorial for Iyothee Thass following discussions in the Assembly.
- 04Several state ministers and leaders from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) participated in the tribute.
- 05CM C Joseph Vijay also paid respects to Thass during the commemoration.
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On the 181st birth anniversary of Pandit Iyothee Thass, a prominent social reformer and anti-caste thinker, MK Stalin (President of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, DMK) led a floral tribute at Gandhi Mandapam in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The event saw participation from various political figures, including Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai, who praised Thass as a pivotal leader in the state. Selvaperunthagai emphasized the importance of maintaining a memorial for Thass, a proposal that was accepted by the DMK government following discussions in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The tribute also included attendance from several state ministers and senior leaders of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), showcasing a united front in honoring Thass's contributions to social reform and regional politics. This commemoration reflects the enduring legacy of Thass and the ongoing commitment of Tamil Nadu's political leaders to address issues of caste and social justice.
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The tribute to Iyothee Thass reinforces the commitment of Tamil Nadu's political leaders to address caste issues and promote social reform.
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