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DMK president M.K. Stalin presided over a commemorative gathering in Coimbatore to unveil the official portraits of veteran party pioneers M. Ramanathan and K.R. Subbaiyan, honoring their lifetime contributions to the Dravidian movement. Addressing senior functionaries, cadres, and family members, Stalin recounted the invaluable struggles and sacrifices made by early party leaders who established the DMK's grassroots presence across the industrial landscape of Coimbatore and western Tamil Nadu under adverse political conditions.

Stalin emphasized that the present strength and electoral successes of the DMK rest firmly upon the dedication, ideological integrity, and grassroots organizing of veterans like Ramanathan and Subbaiyan. He recalled how these stalwarts worked tirelessly under the mentorship of Arignar Anna and Kalaignar Karunanidhi, championing workers' rights, social justice, and federal autonomy without ever compromising their political principles. Stalin urged the younger generation of party cadres to draw inspiration from the disciplined conduct and selfless public service exemplified by these pioneering leaders.

He reiterated that honoring party veterans reinforces the organizational unity and moral foundation of the movement. Stalin affirmed that the DMK will steadfastly preserve its ideological heritage while advancing progressive social policies for Tamil Nadu.