P.R.No.419
P.R.No.419
Tamil Nadu promise ledger
P.R.No.419·18 Jul 2026·governance

Chief Minister Marks Tamil Nadu Day with Message Honouring the State's Renaming

On the occasion of Tamil Nadu Day (July 18), Chief Minister Thiru. C. Joseph Vijay issued a social media message commemorating the day Perarignar Anna's historic assembly resolution renamed Madras State as "Tamil Nadu." The Chief Minister honoured the sacrifices of those who fought for the renaming and pledged to build Tamil Nadu as India's leading state in education, technology and human capital.
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Social media post released by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. C. Joseph Vijay on Tamil Nadu Day On this day, when the resolution to name our State "Tamil Nadu" was passed in honour of the antiquity, history, culture and linguistic pride of the Tamil people, I extend my heartfelt "Tamil Nadu Day" greetings to all Tamils. I am happy to announce that this Government will celebrate both November 1, the day Madras State was formed, and July 18, the day the historic resolution to name the State "Tamil Nadu" was moved and passed in the Legislative Assembly by the great thinker Anna. As the homeland of the classical language that flourished during the Sangam age, let us pledge on this day to make Tamil Nadu, where equality and social justice thrive, India's foremost State, excelling in education, technology and skilled human resources! May the sweetness of the Tamil language, the noble culture of the Tamil people, and the tradition of humanity flourish across generations. Let us remember and honour, on this day, the martyrs who toiled to bring Tamil Nadu into being! Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9
Issued By: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Chennai