Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, felicitated M. Chinnadurai, a survivor of caste-based violence in Tirunelveli district in 2023, who emerged successful in the class 12 State board examinations by securing 496 marks out of 600.
Mr. Stalin also felicitated Nivetha A., the only transperson student among the 7,60,606 students who appeared for and cleared the public exams this year. Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena and senior officials were present on the occasion, at the Secretariat.
Speaking to reporters after his meeting with the Chief Minister, Chinnadurai thanked the CM and the Minister for their support on his and his family’s behalf. “The CM assured me of all the support I need for my higher studies.” he said.