Ramanathapuram, Oct. 30 -- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday paid tribute to freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar at his memorial in Pasumpon on the 63rd guru pooja (his death anniversary) and 118th birth anniversary.

Speaking at the event, the Vice President described Muthuramalinga Thevar as a great saint who upheld high spirituality throughout his political journey.

He further said that Thevar was the most trusted lieutenant of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

"Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar was the most trusted lieutenant of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. I even today believe, though I do not have any evidence with me, that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose did not die in that plane crash. The only reason was announced by M...