Union Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan on Sunday unveiled the statue of P. Kumarappa Reddiyar, who fought the French colonial rulers in Puducherry and later for annexation of the Union Territory with India.
The statue was unveiled on the premise of Majestic Studio, which he founded in Chennai.
Mr. Vasan said a statue of Kumarappa Reddiyar should be installed in Puducherry also.
He said the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre was implementing various schemes for the welfare of freedom fighters.
Puducherry Chief Minister V. Vaithilingam said his government would take steps to install the statue by November 1.
Union Minister of State for Parliament Affairs V. Narayanasamy said his government was ready for a debate on price rise as demanded by the Opposition.
He said Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee would hold talks with the Opposition on the issue and it was for the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to decide the nature of the debate.
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