CM Stalin, other State officials take 'Social Justice Day' pledge

CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin, his Cabinet colleagues, MLAs and other officials on Monday took the 'Social Justice Day' pledge, on the eve of Periyar's 146th birth anniversary (September 17).

Chief Minister M K Stalin, state Ministers, MLAs, Chief Secretary N Muruganandam, other secretaries and secretariat staff took the pledge in the state secretariat today.

In order to celebrate the legacy of 'Thanthai' Periyar, the visionary leader who spearheaded the Dravidian movement and broke the age-old chains of societal oppression and championed the cause of social justice, the Tamil Nadu government celebrates his birth anniversary as 'Social Justice Day' every year.

Earlier in the day, CM Stalin and other ministers had paid floral tributes to the portrait of Periyar at the secretariat.

CM greets Muslims on Milad-un-Nabi

Meanwhile, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday extended his greetings to Muslims on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi.

In a statement, Stalin said, "I extend Milad-un-Nabi wishes to all my Muslim brothers and sisters who are celebrating the Prophet's birthday. It was Prophet Mohammed who spoke against social injustices including the slave trade and fought to eradicate the differences between people. His teachings are guiding principles for a peaceful, egalitarian world."

Pointing out the welfare measures extended by the government to Muslims under the DMK regime, Stalin stated that the Dravidian Model government listens to all the demands of the community with love and fulfils them.

"When your rights are questioned through the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, we raise our voices in the Parliament and the people's forum and stand firm with you all. DMK will always stand as the protector and brother of the Muslim community," he noted.