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Veeramani to receive ‘Thagaisal Thamizhar’ award this year

DMK Dravidar Kazhagam

Dravidar Kazhagam president K. Veeramani will receive the ‘Thagaisal Thamizhar’ Award that was instituted by the DMK government to honour a distinguished Tamil personality every year.

An official press release from the Tamil Nadu government said that the award would be presented by the Chief Minister at the Independence Day celebrations this year. It will include a cash prize of ₹10 lakh and a citation.

In 2021, the Tamil Nadu government instituted the ‘Thagaisal Thamizhar ’ (distinguished Tamil) Award to honour an eminent personality who has contributed significantlyl to the welfare of Tamil Nadu and the development of the Tamil community.

Veteran Communist leaders N. Sankaraiah and R. Nallakannu received the awards in 2021 and 2022 respectively.

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