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The e-paper “The Hindu” published on December 24, 2025, features regular sections like “The View From India,” “First Day First Show,” “Today’s Cache,” “Science For All,” “Data Point,” “Health Matters,” and “The Hindu On Books.” A news item reports that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, along with other cabinet members, paid tribute to social reformer Periyar E.V. Ramasamy on his 52nd death anniversary on Anna Salai. Stalin honored Periyar’s dedication to self-respect, equality, and rationalist thought for the Tamil people.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Honors Periyar on 52nd Death Anniversary

CHENNAI – December 24, 2025 – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led tributes to social reformer Periyar E.V. Ramasamy today, marking the 52nd anniversary of his death. The Chief Minister, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and other Cabinet colleagues, paid floral respects at Periyar’s statue on Anna Salai, honoring his profound impact on Tamil society.

In a statement released on X, Chief Minister Stalin lauded Periyar’s lifelong commitment to upholding self-respect and equality for the Tamil people. He emphasized the importance of rationalist thought in ensuring Tamils “never bow their heads, never submit to domination, and uphold equality by loving fellow human beings,” as a tribute to Periyar’s legacy.

Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, a prominent social reformer and political activist, is revered for his advocacy of social justice, rationalism, and women’s rights in Tamil Nadu. His teachings continue to influence the state’s political and social landscape.

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