Former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi had a special place in his heart for the Islamic community, Higher Education Minister R.S. Rajakannappan said on Friday and urged the officials in universities across Tamil Nadu to ensure that there is no inequality between students from various communities.
Speaking at the Centenary celebrations of Muthamizh Arignar Dr. Kalaignar Karunanidhi organised by Tamil Nadu State Urdu Academy, the Minister said, Kalaignar was instrumental in setting up the Tamil Nadu State Urdu Academy in 2000. The academy functioned well until 2014 before its administration went into decay, the Minister added.
“After the Dravidian model government came to power in 2021, it has begun to function well. Naan Mudhalvan and Pudhumai Penn schemes were brought by the Chief Minister. If Higher Education department and women have experienced development, it is because of the Dravidian model government. Free bus travel for women and monthly financial aid of ₹1000 for women are some of the schemes that have helped women a great deal,” he said.
