Tuesday, 29 April 2025: A wrap of news and developments in Tamil Nadu— CM MK Stalin announced September 6 as Police Day, ordered removal of the term "colony" from official use, and appointed T Mano Thangaraj as Minister for Dairy Development.
Published Apr 29, 2025 | 12:59 PM ⚊ Updated Apr 29, 2025 | 12:59 PM
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin.
Synopsis: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced that 6 September will be observed as Police Day annually to honour the police force. He also declared the removal of the term “colony” from government usage due to its casteist connotations. Additionally, Padmanabhapuram MLA T Mano Thangaraj has been appointed as the Minister for Milk and Dairy Development.
Tamil Nadu MK Stalin on Monday, 28 April, announced in the State Assembly that every year from now on, 6 September, will be celebrated as Police Day in honour of the service and sacrifices of the police force.
Chief Minister MK Stalin announced in the Tamil Nadu Assembly that the word “colony” will be removed from government records and official usage, as it has come to symbolise caste-based oppression and untouchability.
He stated that steps will be taken to eliminate the term from public discourse and government offices, in line with the state’s commitment to social justice and equality.
A similar move was earlier implemented by the Kerala government, which also replaced the term in official references to promote dignity and inclusivity.
An official commune from the Raj Bhavan on Monday, announced that Padmanabhapuram MLA T Mano Thangaraj has been allocated the the portfolio of Milk and Dairy Development.
The press release read: “On the recommendation of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu the Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu has approved the subject allocation and designation for the newly sworn in Minister as detailed.”
