Stalin inaugurates Bharathiyar’s house in Varanasi
The Hindu
CHENNAI
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday inaugurated the renovated house in Varanasi where poet Bharathi lived, and unveiled his bust through video conferencing.
The Chief Minister also released a souvenir marking the centenary of the death anniversary of the poet. School Education Minister Mahesh Poyyamozhi received it. Information Minister M.P. Saminathan participated in the event in Varanasi.
Mr. Stalin had announced that the centenary of Bharathi’s death anniversary would be observed as Mahakavi Day.
The government had decided to renovate the house he lived while in Varanasi. As per the Chief Minister’s announcement, the government entered into an agreement with the owner of the house and a portion was renovated at a cost of ₹18 lakh. The house has a bust of Bharathi, photographs depicting his life, and a library.
Information Secretary R. Selvaraj, Bharathiyar’s sister’s son Kedara Venkatakrishnan and additional director M.P. Anbucholan participated.
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