Podi:
In Podi town, a grand celebration was held to mark the 266th birth anniversary of Veerapandiya Kattabomman. The event was organized under the leadership of Vadamalai Rajai Pandian, President of the Podi Nayudu Nayakkar Central Association. Honorary President of the Central Association Kumaran, Vice Presidents Pon Kalaiselvan and Pandi, Secretary Suruliraj, Treasurer Manikandan, Assistant Secretary Pichaimani, and Assistant Treasurer Veerakannan played key roles in the event.
During the celebration, a women's procession started from Periyandavar Temple and proceeded through Kamarajar Bazaar to reach the Kattabomman statue, concluding the event. Former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, along with leaders from various political parties and community representatives, paid their respects by placing garlands on the Kattabomman statue. Notable attendees included O.P.S., District Secretary Sayyadukhan, City Secretary Palaniraj, AIADMK West District Secretary Jakkaiyan, City Secretaries Sethuram and Mariyappan, General Council Member Jayachandran, DMK City Secretary Purushothaman, BJP District Secretary Thandapani, City President Chitradevi, Councilor Manikandan, AMMK District Secretary Muthusamy, and City Secretary Gnanavel, all of whom offered their tributes to Kattabomman.
Andipatti:
In Andipatti, the 266th birth anniversary of Veerapandiya Kattabomman was celebrated with grandeur by the Veerapandiya Kattabomman Cultural Association. The event was presided over by District Secretary Sakthivel. District Deputy President Thanraj Pandian, District President Lakshmanan, Treasurer Bavin Kathirvelsami, and other board members paid homage to Kattabomman by placing garlands on his portrait.
The event also witnessed participation from several political party leaders, including DMK District Councilor Pandian, Union Secretary Rajaram, City Secretary Saravanan, AIADMK West Union Secretary Logirajan, East Union Secretary Varadarajan, and various community leaders. All these participants paid their respects to Kattabomman.
These celebrations served as a reminder of the significance of the struggles led by Veerapandiya Kattabomman and highlighted the importance of social unity. Both events raised awareness about Kattabomman’s historical contributions and his philosophies, emphasizing his lasting influence on society.
