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

Political parties in Tamil Nadu have strongly criticized the depiction of poet Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes at Lok Bhavan. Leaders from ruling and opposition parties condemned the move, stating it misrepresents the philosopher's universal message. They argued that associating Thiruvalluvar with a specific religious color undermines his secular teachings and appealed for adherence to his widely recognized image.

31 May 2026 5:46 pm