Stalin Advocates Tamil Names Amid Delimitation Debate

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin commented on the Lok Sabha delimitation exercise, highlighting a cultural saying about wealth and urging people to give Tamil names to children. He suggested that the process may alter the notion of ideal family size, but stressed maintaining cultural identity through naming.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chennai | Updated: 21-10-2024 16:30 IST | Created: 21-10-2024 16:30 IST
Stalin Advocates Tamil Names Amid Delimitation Debate
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has weighed in on the Lok Sabha delimitation exercise, emphasizing the cultural significance of naming children in the Tamil tradition.

Addressing newlyweds, Stalin invoked a popular Tamil saying that advocates for acquiring various forms of wealth, not necessarily raising many children.

Highlighting a shift from traditional family ideals, he urged parents to continue the practice of giving Tamil names, regardless of how many children they choose to have.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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