It was a get-together of Tamil scholars and literati to felicitate Tamilnadu Chief Minister and DMK chief M Karunanidhi today at Valluvar Kottam in Chennai today.
The function was organised by Sanga Thamizh Peravai, a literary forum, to honour the Chief Minister for his works in classical Tamil.
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The day-long celebration saw State Law Minister and Peravai president Durai Murugan and Union Minister and founder-secretary of the Peravai Jagathratchagan.
The function began with a mangala isai on a stage designed like a Chola Kingdom durbar (court). A set resembling a cow and a bell (inspired by the story of the king Manu Needhi Chozhan) was erected at the venue.
Soon after the inauguration, a symposium on the literary works of Karunanidhi began with scholars Ilampirai Manimaran, Parveen Sultana, Vijayasundari and Desa Mangayarkarasi.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajya Sabha MP and poetess Kanimozhi said, 'My father ( Karunanidhi) often says that my family cannot fit into a photo frame because Tamils across the globe are members of my family .
Stating that Karunanidhi has been championing the cause of Tamil, he has been striving to create an awareness in society through his writings with thoughts deep- rooted in the Dravidian movement.
Urging politicians to be kind and humble, Kanimozhi said that the Chief Minister is one such person who lives for the people and their welfare.
State Electricity Minister Arcot Veerasamy was also present on the occasion. Later this evening, another function is being organised for Karunanidhi in which actors Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan and Mammooty among others would attend. The Chief Minister would deliver a lecture on the occasion.
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