Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Leaders Pay Respects to Freedom Fighter Anjalai Ammal
On her 135th birthday, two political leaders, Vijay and Anbumani Ramadoss, paid tribute to freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal.
Vijay, the TVK president, garlanded her statue and praised her bravery.
Anbumani, the PMK president, spoke of her contributions and requested that her story be included in school books.
Anbumani also expressed that her contributions were not initially recognised by the DMK.
This highlights the importance of remembering and honoring those who fought for freedom.
Vijay, TVK president, paid respects to Anjalai Ammal on her birth anniversary.
Anbumani Ramadoss, PMK president, also paid respects to Anjalai Ammal.
Vijay garlanded the statue of Anjalai Ammal at his party headquarters.
Anbumani urged the state to include a chapter on Anjalai Ammal in school books.
Anbumani expressed concerns about the DMK's initial recognition of her contributions.
- Who
- Vijay (TVK president) and Anbumani Ramadoss (PMK president).
- What
- Vijay and Anbumani Ramadoss paid their respects to freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal.
- When
- Sunday, on her 135th birth anniversary.
- Where
- Chennai, at the TVK party headquarters in Panayur and online on X (formerly Twitter).
- Why
- To pay respects to freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal.
Differing Views
PMK's Perspective
Recognition of Anjalai Ammal's Contributions
Differing Views
The PMK believes that the DMK did not initially recognize Anjalai Ammal's contributions adequately. They pointed out her omission from recognition until the PMK raised the issue, and the PMK's demand to name Cuddalore port and collectorate after her remains unfulfilled.
PMK's Perspective
While the article doesn't provide the DMK's view, it implies that the DMK has been slow in fully recognizing Anjalai Ammal's contributions.
- Birth Anniversary
- 135th
- TVK President
- Vijay
- PMK President
- Anbumani Ramadoss
- Anjalai Ammal
- Freedom fighter