State Ministers P. Mathan Raja and A. Srinath, District Collector Vishu Mahajan garlanding the statue of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai at Ottapidaram in Thoothukudi district on Saturday.
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On occasion of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai’s 155th birth anniversary, Fisheries Minister A. Srinath and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Minister P. Mathan Raja on Saturday garlanded his statue at VOC house in Ottapidaram.

Speaking about the patriotism and sacrifices of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai, Mr. Raja said that he felt honoured to have garlanded the statue and pay homage to the great patriot on his birth anniversary.

Later, Ministers Mr. Srinath and Mr. Raja honoured U. Selvi, heir of V. O. Chidambram Pillai. The Ministers also viewed the photographs depicting the life and contributions of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai.

Thoothukudi Collector Vishu Mahajan and other officials were present at the event.

Published – September 05, 2026 07:27 pm IST