Thiruvalluvar statue unveiled in Bangalore [Sunday, August 9, 2009]
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi and Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa unveiled the statue of poet-saint Tiruvalluvar near Ulsoor, Bangalore.Mr Karunanidhi said that the unveiling the statue of the great poet “is a fine example of cooperation between States in India.“We have created avenues for cooperation between the two States,” he remarked. “This is more than the mere unveiling of statues,” he said. “Sarvajana belonged to a depressed community and his work reflected his progressive ideals.” “That is why he finds a place in the hearts of the people of both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu,” , said Mr Karunanidhi.