Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday said literary events such as Kamban Vizha should not only highlight the richness and glory of Tamil literature but also nurture that literary sensibility among the younger generation.
Speaking at Kamban Vizha 2025 organised by the Chennai Kamban Kazhagam, Mr. Stalin said: âIn his poems, Kambar stressed the need for social harmony and unity. Today, Tamil Nadu takes the lead in terms of both social and economic growth indicators, as envisioned by Kambar.â
He said the Dravidian movement viewed the Kamba Ramayana from a different perspective, praising the work for its poetry and the richness of its Tamil. He also said that during the tenure of former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai, a statue of Kambar was installed near Marina beach, and recalled the participation of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi in Kamban Vizha held in Karaikudi in 1969 and in Chennai in 1999.
He also commended the efforts of S. Jagathrakshakan, Lok Sabha Member and president of the Chennai Kamban Kazhagam, in propagating the works of the poet.
The Chief Minister released the Kamban Kalai Kalanjiyam book and presented the Kavi Chakravarthi Kambar Award, instituted by the Azhwargal Aaivu Maiyam, to Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu, and the Iyattramizh Arignar Award of the Kamban Kazhagam to Tamil scholars T. Gnanasundaram, Pazha. Pazhaniappan, Saradga Nambi Arooran, Suki Sivam and Ilankai Jeyaraj, and the Kambar Kalainaya Chelvar Award to film director S.P. Muthuraman.
Ministers of the Tamil Nadu government, MPs, MLAs, and Tamil scholars were among others present.
Published â August 09, 2025 12:50 am IST
