P.R.No.401
P.R.No.401
Tamil Nadu promise ledger
P.R.No.401·15 Jul 2026·governance

CM Pays Tribute to "Father of Pure Tamil Movement" Maraimalai Adigal

CM Joseph Vijay paid tribute in a social media post to Maraimalai Adigal, founder of the Pure Tamil Movement, on his birth anniversary, July 15, 2026, praising his scholarship across Tamil, Sanskrit and English and his lifelong effort to keep Tamil writing free of borrowed words while remaining a guide for generations.
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Social media post released by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. C. Joseph Vijay on the birth anniversary of Maraimalai Adigal, Father of the Pure Tamil Movement On the birth anniversary of the Father of the Pure Tamil Movement, Tamil scholar Maraimalai Adigal, I offer my pure-Tamil tribute of respect to him. Although deeply learned in Tamil, Sanskrit and English, Maraimalai Adigal, with the lofty aim of ensuring that the essence and sweetness of Tamil should grow undiminished, pioneered the practice of writing in Tamil free of foreign-language admixture, and stood as a guiding light for generations. May the glory of Maraimalai Adigal, who through his love of language, passion for Tamil, and thought leadership remains a perpetual source of inspiration for Tamil society, stand tall forever! Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9
Issued By: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Chennai