Union Minister pays tribute to Thyagi Kumaran

Erode (TN) Aug 21 (PTI) Union Minister Mahesh Sharmatoday visited the house of freedom fighter Thyagi Kumaran inChennimalai, near here and paid tributes to the martyr. Sharma garlanded the portrait and statue of Kumaranalso knmown as Tirupur Kumaran, in Chennimalai town. Later, speaking to media persons, he said he came toChennimalai and Chavadipalayam to meet the family members offreedom fighters and held discussions with the heirs. The visit was part of Centre’s plans to celebrate in abig way the festival of Independence. Kumaran was an Indian revolutionary who took part inthe Indian independence movement. PTI COR ROHRC