CM Vijay and TN Leaders Honor Muthuramalinga Thevar on 119th Birth Anniversary
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, MK Stalin, and EPS pay floral tributes to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on his 119th birth anniversary and 64th Guru Pooja.
Tamil Nadu witnessed a surge of political activity and reverence on Friday as Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, along with other prominent political leaders, paid floral tributes to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar. The occasion marked the 119th birth anniversary of the legendary leader and the 64th Guru Pooja, drawing thousands of followers and high-profile dignitaries across the state.
Political Heavyweights Pay Homage
Chief Minister Joseph Vijay led the tributes by paying his respects at Nandanam. Simultaneously, other key political figures engaged in a series of commemorative events across different locations:
- MK Stalin: The DMK president and former Chief Minister first paid homage at the statue of Thevar in Goripalayam. He then moved to Theppakulam, where he was greeted with a grand welcome by party cadres before garlanding the statue of the Marutha Pandiar brothers. Stalin later departed for Pasumpon village near Kamuthi in the Ramanathapuram district to attend the Guru Pooja ceremony.
- Edappadi K Palaniswami: The AIADMK general secretary also visited the Goripalayam statue for floral tributes. His arrival at Theppakulam was marked by vibrant celebrations, including traditional Tharai music, cow dance performances, and the bursting of firecrackers. After garlanding the Marutha Pandiar brothers' statue, Palaniswami was presented with swords by party workers. He proceeded to Pasumpon accompanied by leaders Sellur Raju, R B Udhayakumar, and Dindigul Srinivasan.
- Vaiko: The MDMK General Secretary followed a similar route, garlanding the statue at Goripalayam and the Marutha Pandiar brothers' statue at Theppakulam before heading to the 64th Guru Pooja celebrations in Pasumpon village.
Adding to the significance of the day, Tamil Nadu ministers CTR Nirmal Kumar, Raju, and Madan Raja also visited Pasumpon to offer their floral tributes to the revered leader.
Fortified Security Across Southern Districts
Given the massive scale of the Thevar Jayanthi celebrations, the state government implemented a rigorous security blueprint to ensure peace and order. The focus was primarily on four southern districts: Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, and Virudhunagar.
Deployment and Surveillance
Under the supervision of South Zone Inspector General of Police Vijayendra Bidari, a massive force was mobilized:
- Personnel: Approximately 18,000 police officers were deployed, including 40 Superintendents of Police (SPs) and seven Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs).
- Monitoring: To maintain a constant eye on activities, 480 CCTV cameras were installed for 24/7 surveillance.
- Checkpoints: A total of 118 vehicle-checking points were established to regulate movement and prevent unrest.
Precautionary Measures
In a bid to maintain law and order and prevent any potential clashes or disturbances during the festivities, authorities took the strict step of closing all liquor shops across the four designated districts.