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Kamaraj memorial near ECR soon

Special Correspondent

Puducherry: Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has announced that a “manimandapam” would be constructed at a cost of Rs.19 crore in honour of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu K. Kamaraj in Karuvadikuppam close to East Coast Road near here soon.

Releasing a DVD on the life of Kamaraj for the benefit of students on the leader’s 105th birth anniversary celebration here on Sunday, the Chief Minister said that the foundation stone of the “mani mandapam” would be laid soon. Mr. Rangasamy said that a pillar in memory of Kamaraj put up at the entry point in Madagadipet would be opened soon as well.

The Government was measuring up to schemes mulled by Kamaraj for educational development and welfare of the poor, he said.

The Chief Minister said that the DVD would help the younger generation and students to get a detailed information about the life of Kamaraj. The disc, running over 40 minutes, highlights the life of Kamaraj and his contributions to the student welfare and the poor.

Receiving the first copy of the disc, Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee president P. Shanmugham said that the Congress Government here was implementing various welfare projects that were dearest to Kamaraj. Mr. Shanmugham said that Kamaraj had played a pivotal role in ensuring liberation of Puducherry from the foreign rule in 1950s.

Former Member of Parliament P. P. Kaliaperumal and former legislator of Tamil Nadu U. Balaraman also spoke.

The DVD has been brought out by i-tutor India Private Limited, Chennai.

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