– The Anna Award to Suba. Seetharaman,a former Chairman of Palayamkottai Municipality.
– The Kalaignar Award to centenarian S.M. Ramachandran, a former Anna Nagar Assembly constituency member.
– The Paavendar Award to senior DMK leader Kulithalai Sivaraman.
– The Perasiriyar Award to former MLA Marudur Ramalingam.
– The M.K. Stalin Award to former Minister Pongalur N. Palanisamy.
The proclamation of these awards reflects the DMK’s continued emphasis on acknowledging contributions by its leaders and party members, both past and present, through annual recognitions at key events like Mupperum Vizha. By instituting awards named after iconic figures such as Periyar and kalaignar (the late M. karunanidhi), the party reinforces its ideological commitment while celebrating institutional loyalty among its ranks.
The recognition of diverse contributors-including those who have served in local governance or contributed over decades-signals a broader inclusivity within the organization, potentially enhancing morale among members while bolstering public perception of legacy-building efforts. Such events often serve as platforms for strengthening cohesion within political entities while projecting cultural values outside their immediate circles.
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