Wed Apr 09 03:48:22 UTC 2025: ## Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mourns Demise of Former Congress Leader Kumari Ananthan

**Chennai, April 9, 2025** – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Kumari Ananthan, a prominent former leader of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee. In a statement released Wednesday, Mr. Stalin lauded Ananthan’s unwavering commitment to the Congress party and his significant contributions to the Tamil community.

Ananthan, a former Member of Parliament and four-time Member of the Legislative Assembly, was recognized for his instrumental role in establishing the right to speak Tamil in Parliament. Mr. Stalin highlighted this achievement as a source of immense pride for the Tamil people. He further noted that the State government had bestowed the prestigious ‘Thagaisal Thamizhar’ Award upon Ananthan last year, in recognition of his lifetime contributions to the Tamil language and culture.

Recalling a personal conversation with Ananthan during the Independence Day award ceremony, Mr. Stalin expressed his profound grief. He offered condolences to Ananthan’s daughter, Tamilisai Soundararajan, his family, Congress party members, and the literary community. Mr. Stalin concluded by stating that Ananthan’s legacy will live on through his extensive written works and impactful speeches.

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