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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Politics

Row erupts over saffron-clad Thiruvalluvar portrait at Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan

Chennai: Political parties, including ruling TVK and opposition DMK, criticised the Lok Bhavan depicting Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar in saffron attire, contrary to the officially recognised image in which he is shown in a white cloth.

The criticisms began after the Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar paid tributes to a portrait of Thiruvalluvar depicted in saffron robes at Lok Bhavan during the celebration of 'Vaikasi Anusham' on May 30.

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