Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had announced that the rejected tableau would be displayed during the Republic Day celebrations on 26^th January in Chennai and would be taken to other major cities as well. Tamil Nadu’s tableau for the Republic Day parade set to take place in New Delhi. The tableau featured freedom fighters from the State such as VO Chidambaranar and Rani Velu Nachiyar.

The name is V.O.Chidambaranar. #FreedomFighter #TamilLeaders pic.twitter.com/Xi8XgaitQ9

— Kanimozhi (கனிமொழி) (@KanimozhiDMK) January 21, 2022

DMK Women’s wing Secretary and MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has released a 160-second video about VO Chidamabranar, titled The Name is VO Chidambaranar on her Twitter. The disclaimer of the video says, this video was created solely to highlight the significance of Tamil leaders in the freedom struggle in English, with Hindi subtitles for broader reach and better understanding.

Video mentions other freedom fighters of the State. The clip ends with the message: VO Chidambaranar is an everlasting name, not only in the history of Tamil Nadu but also in the history of Indian Independence. During discussions for selecting the tableau, the Central Committee members had described VO Chidambaranar as a businessman and asked why he should be given such importance. Hence, to take his life and contributions to a non-Tamil audience, the video has been released in English with Hindi subtitles.