Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday paid rich tributes to freedom fighter Muthuramalinga Thevar on his birth anniversary and guru puja, highlighting his legacy as a freedom fighter who synthesised nationalism, spirituality, and social justice.
Honouring the freedom fighter and spiritual leader for cherishing patriotism and spirituality as his two eyes, the chief minister specifically praised Thevar’s powerful, courageous oratory skills that sparked the flame of freedom among the public.
“On the occasion of the birth and guru puja day of the freedom fighter Muthuramalinga Thevar, who lived cherishing nationhood and divinity as his two eyes, I pay homage to his patriotism, sacrifice, and contributions to social justice,” Vijay said, and appealed, “Let us continue to tread the path of ideals of Muthuramalinga Thevar, who lived transcending caste and religious boundaries, with humanity alone as his breath.”
