CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday said that the government would name the upcoming road that would connect Coimbatore Road and Palladam Road after state's prominent industrialist and educationalist Pollachi N Mahalingam to honour his contribution to Tamil Nadu in many fronts.
Participating in the centenary celebration of Aruchellvar Dr Mahalingam organised by Kongunadu Trust in Chennai, Stalin said naming the upcoming road project after Aruchellvar was the true tribute for great personality, who played a role in creating society with social harmony and brotherhood.
He also recalled Mahalingam's contribution as an educationist and authored more than 46 books. He translated Thirukkural in English and Hindi and distributed it to school students in north Indian states
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