Chennai, 31 Oct 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay paid floral tributes to freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthurama linga Thevar b y garlanding his statue at the Nandanam junction on Anna Salai in Chennai on Friday, marking the leader's 119th birth anniversary and 64th Guru Pooja.
Along with Chief Minister Vijay Speaker JCD Prabhakar and Ministers Aadhav Arjuna, Bussy Anand and K. Sengottaiyan also participated in the observance and paid their respects.
In a social media post, the Chief Minister described Thevar as a freedom fighter who regarded nationalism and spirituality as his two eyes. He paid tribute to his patriotism, sacrifice and contributions to social justice.
Recalling Thevar's role in the freedom struggle, Vijay said his powerful oratory had inspired patriotic fervour among the people. Thevar had actively propagated the ideals of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose , mobilised support for the Indian National Army and fought for the country's indepen dence.
The Chief Minister also highlighted Thevar's commitment to humanity beyond caste and religious barriers and called upon people to follow the ideals and princi ples he had cham pioned. Tributes were paid to freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthurama linga Thevar at his memorial in Pasumpon village in Ramanatha puram district today. Among those who paid homage on behalf of the State Govern ment were Ministers C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, Raju and Madan Raja.
Vice-President of India C.P. Radha krishnan attended the Guru Pooja of freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar at his memorial in Pasumpon , Rama nathapuram district, on Friday, marking his 119th birth anniver sary. He paid floral tributes at the memorial and recalled the leader's contributions to India's freedom struggle and social life. Addressing attendees and dignitaries, the Vice President high lighted the enduring relevance of spiritual teachings, social reform, and unity.
Political leaders, Ministers, represen tatives of various organisations and members of the public paid floral tributes and recalled his contributions to the freedom movement and social reform. The occasion, observed as Thevar Jayanthi and Guru Pooja, witnessed a large gathering of followers and admirers who paid homage to the leader and recalled his legacy of patriotism, sacrifice and social harmony.
AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palani swami also visited Pasumpon to pay his respects. Palaniswami was accompanied by senior AIADMK leaders and former Ministers Sellur K. Raju, R.B. Udhaya kumar and Dindigul C. Srinivasan. They offered floral tributes at the memorial.
DMK president and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, MDMK general secretary Vaiko, AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran, Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman and V.K. Sasikala were also among the prominent leaders paying homage.