Chennai: For the first time in the history of the State, Tamilnadu Day will be celebrated in a grand manner tomorrow.
Various events are being organised by the Tamil Development Department to celebrate Tamilnadu Day.
Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will deliver a keynote address during an official function that will be held tomorrow. Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, Ministers D Jayakumar and K Pandiarajan are also expected to take part.
Following this, a conference of Tamil scholars and award-winners, traditional and cultural programmes will be organised in the same venue.
Announcement about the celebration of the day was made by Palaniswami during the Assembly session earlier this year.
Former Chief Minister Annadurai remnamed the Madras Presidency as Tamilnadu in 1969. The Madras Presidency was formed 1 November 1956. The GO for the celebrations was released in October. It is said Rs 10 lakh has been earmarked for the celebrations.