BJP leaders hail Cong leader as staunch nationalist, Tamil language crusader
The leaders hailed him as a towering political figure, a staunch nationalist, and a passionate advocate of the Tamil language.
Gandhian Kumari Ananthan (Daily Thanthi)
CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Governor RN Ravi, Union Minister of State L Murugan, BJP leaders Nainar Nagendran, Annamalai, and others paid rich tributes to veteran Congress leader Kumari Ananthan on Wednesday.
The leaders hailed him as a towering political figure, a staunch nationalist, and a passionate advocate of the Tamil language.
Expressing deep condolences over the demise of Kumari Ananthan, PM Modi, in a social media post, said, “Thiru Kumari Ananthan Ji will be remembered for his noteworthy service to society and passion towards Tamil Nadu's progress. He also made many efforts to popularise the Tamil language and culture. Pained by his passing away. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Governor RN Ravi paid floral tributes to the mortal remains of Kumari Ananthan at Saligramam here. He also expressed his heartfelt condolences to Tamilisai Soundararajan and family members.
MoS L Murugan expressed sorrow over the demise of Ananthan, who was the father of former Telangana Governor and BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan.
“Ayya Kumari Ananthan, a literary luminary and dedicated Congressman who worked alongside Perunthalaivar Kamaraj, devoted his life to Tamil society. He was conferred with the Thagaisal Tamizhar award for his immense contributions. My deepest condolences to Tamilisai, her family, and well-wishers,” Murugan said in a social media post.
BJP legislature party leader Nainar Nagendran lauded Ananthan as an “eminent nationalist and principled politician” who served as TNCC chief, five-time MLA, and Member of Parliament. "His loss is a great void in Tamil Nadu's socio-political landscape and Tamil literary circles,” he said.
BJP state chief K Annamalai remembered Ananthan as a “proud disciple of Kamaraj,” who lived a life of simplicity and purpose. “He tirelessly campaigned for river-linking, palm cultivation, and Tamil pride. His padayatras inspired generations. His passing is a great loss to Tamil Nadu,” Annamalai said.
Other BJP leaders, including R Sarathkumar, extended their deepest sympathies to Tamilisai Soundararajan and her family, praying for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family.
