Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on the 63rd Guru Pooja and 118th birth anniversary.
Praising Thevar for his contributions, the Prime Minister said that his unwavering commitment to “justice, equality and the welfare of the poor and farmers” will continue to inspire generations.
“On the auspicious occasion of his Guru Pooja, paying heartfelt homage to the revered Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Ji, a towering figure with a deep impact on India’s social and political life. His unwavering commitment to justice, equality and the welfare of the poor and farmers continues to inspire generations. He stood for dignity, unity and self-respect, blending deep spirituality with an unshakeable resolve to serve society,” the Prime Minister posted on X.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin also paid rich tributes to him.
Arriving from Madurai in a military helicopter, Vice President Radhakrishnan visited Pasumpon village in Ramanathapuram district, where he garlanded Thevar’s statue and offered floral tributes.
Senior BJP leaders, including State president Nainar Nagenthran and national executive member H. Raja, accompanied him during the ceremony.
Speaking to the media after the event, Radhakrishnan lauded Muthuramalinga Thevar’s selfless service and social vision.
“Thevar was a devoted son of the soil who gave away a large portion of his land to people of other communities. Praising him is akin to praising nationalism and divinity itself. As the commander of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army, he embodied truth, integrity, and fearless patriotism,” he said.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, accompanied by DMK MP Kanimozhi and senior ministers, also paid floral tributes to Thevar’s statue earlier in the day at Deivapratimai in Koripalayam, Madurai.
CM Stalin reached Pasumpon to garland Thevar’s memorial and address the gathering.
Elaborate three-tier security arrangements were in place across Ramanathapuram district for the event. Southern Region Inspector General Prem Anand Sinha supervised the security operations, assisted by a DIG, 20 Superintendents, and 27 Additional Superintendents of Police.
Over 10,000 police personnel were deployed to ensure peace and order as thousands of devotees and political workers gathered to pay their respects. The day’s observances, marked by reverence and unity, reflected the enduring legacy of Muthuramalinga Thevar, a symbol of courage, spiritual devotion, and national pride in Tamil Nadu’s history.
(With agencies inputs)