Chennai, Jan. 10 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin participated in Pongal celebrations in Chennai today, where he also distributed Kitchen appliances to the attendees. Earlier on the same day, the Chief Minister also announced statewide celebrations of Thirukkural Week in January, reaffirming the state government's commitment to promoting Tamil language, literature and culture.

Sharing a post on X, the Chief Minister said the celebrations were being organised in line with an announcement made during the silver jubilee of the Statue of Wisdom established by Muthamil Arignar at Kanyakumari pier.

"In accordance with the announcement made during the silver jubilee celebrations of the #StatueOfWisdom established by Muthamil Arignar at K...