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Leaders extend New Year greetings

Special Correspondent

CHENNAI: Governor Surjit Singh Barnala, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and leaders of several political parties greeted the people on New Year.

In his message, Mr. Barnala said “Let the dawn of the New Year be an era of all round development in the state and the nation. On this happy occasion, let us resolve to build a strong, peaceful and united India, and rededicate ourselves to work for its progress and prosperity.”

Eventful year

Mr. Karunanidhi described 2007 as an eventful year for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Government, as it provided a strong base for the implementation of several welfare and development schemes that are benefiting the needy.

The DMK Government will continue to work for the development of the State in 2008 too by introducing and implementing new welfare and developmental schemes, he said.

The Chief Minister said that since May 2006 his Government had been implementing various welfare and developmental schemes without levying fresh taxes, as it pursued the path of rationalist leader Periyar E.V. Ramasamy and party founder C.N. Annadurai.

All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary and former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa hoped the New Year would create a conducive situation for taking Tamil Nadu once again on the growth path.

Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation G.K. Vasan said, “People should strive hard for the growth of the nation, and make India a powerhouse.”

He also said that the State and Central Governments should work together for the implementation of various welfare schemes.

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president M. Krishnasswamy urged the people to work with patriotic fervour to bring an end to caste and religious divisions.

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Vaiko said the New Year should be free of communal and caste clashes.

Bharatiya Janata Party all-India secretary Su. Thirunnavukkarasar, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam leader Vijayakant, Indian National League State president M. Basheer Ahamed, Dravidar Kazhagam leader K. Veeramani and other leaders also greeted the people on the occasion.

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