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The commencement day of the Tamil writer ‘Kaviko’ Abdul Rahman was celebrated arsenic an authoritative State lawsuit astatine Thiagarajar College of Arts and Science present connected Wednesday. The ceremony, organised by the Department of Tamil Development, was inaugurated by the Minister for Tamil Development and Information, M.P. Saminathan.
Presided implicit by District Collector Thiru. K.J. Praveen Kumar, the lawsuit underscored the Tamil Nadu government’s committedness to honoring literate icons who shaped the State’s taste and societal landscape.
In his keynote address, Mr. Saminathan praised the precocious writer arsenic a “Poet of Poets” who seamlessly bridged the spread betwixt accepted verse and modern poetry.
“Following the guidance of the Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, our section is arrogant to observe Abdul Rahman’s bequest successful Madurai—the acquisition superior of Tamil Nadu,” helium said.
The State authorities has precocious nationalised 45 of Abdul Rahman’s books, ensuring his intelligence contributions stay accessible to all. As a pioneer of the Vaanampadi movement, helium revolutionised Tamil poetry, helium highlighted.
“The poet’s Sahitya Akademi Award-winning work, Aalapanai, is simply a crown of modern Tamil literature,” helium pointed out. Also, to honour his selfless work to Tamil, the Government of Tamil Nadu has antecedently conferred upon him the Bharathidasan Award, Kalaimamani Award, and Umaru Pulavar Award.
Quoting the poet’s celebrated lines—“Not everything sown sprouts, but everything that sprouts was erstwhile sown”—he urged the younker to fearlessly cultivate their ain talents.
Mr. Praveen Kumar spoke connected the enduring relevance of Abdul Rahman’s work, noting that the poet’s roots successful Madurai marque the solemnisation adjacent much important for the city.
“Poetry is the reflector of society. While not everyone tin beryllium a poet, we indispensable each beryllium protectors of our parent tongue,” helium remarked.
A poetic symposium (Kaviyarangam) titled “Kavikko: A Great Poet!” was held nether the enactment of Kavichudar Kavithaipithan, followed by a seminar led by Parveen Sultana.
Madurai North MLA G. Thalapathi and Madurai South MLA M. Boominathan were present.
