Chennai
Tamil politician Ramasami Padayatchiyar was honored with a memorial in Cuddalore on Monday.
Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswamy unveiled a bronze statue and a library in memory of the late leader. Dy CM O Paneerselvam also attended the event.
The memorial sits on a 1.70 acre area and built at a cost of 2.15 crore rupees, according to reports.
The CM said Ramasami Padayatchiyar embraced values such as self respect and approached people's issues with a humanitarian mindset.
He said Padayatchiyar defended the weak and stood by the oppressed people.
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