Highlights:
– AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 16, 2025.
– Palaniswami submitted a letter requesting the Bharat Ratna for freedom fighter U. Muthuramalingam Thevar.
– Thevar is recognized for his role in India’s independence movement and social justice advocacy.
– The request aims to honor Thevar’s legacy with India’s highest civilian award.
AIADMK Leader Urges Bharat Ratna for Freedom Fighter U. Muthuramalingam Thevar
New Delhi, September 17, 2025 – Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and AIADMK General Secretary, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 16, 2025, at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. During the meeting, Palaniswami submitted a letter on behalf of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), requesting the conferment of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, on freedom fighter Pasumppon Aiya U. Muthuramalingam Thevar.
In a post on X, Palaniswami stated, “Met Union Home Minister Amit Shah yesterday at the party headquarters. Handed over a letter on behalf of AIADMK, urging that a Bharat Ratna be conferred upon freedom fighter Pasumppon Aiya U. Muthuramalingam Thevar.” The AIADMK leader emphasized Thevar’s contributions to India’s freedom struggle and his legacy as a revered figure in Tamil Nadu.
U. Muthuramalingam Thevar, a prominent freedom fighter and social leader from Tamil Nadu, is celebrated for his role in the Indian independence movement and his advocacy for social justice. The AIADMK’s request reflects ongoing efforts to honor his contributions at the national level.
The meeting underscores the AIADMK’s push to recognize regional icons on a national stage, with the party highlighting Thevar’s enduring impact. No official response from the Union Home Minister’s office has been reported yet regarding the request.
