New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid tribute to freedom fighter Veerapandiya Kattabomman at the Vice-President’s Enclave on Friday, marking his death anniversary.

In a post on the social media platform X, the Vice-President wrote, “Veerapandiya Kattabomman refused to bow before British imperialism and opposed it fearlessly. His courage, sacrifice and unwavering resolve to defend his sovereignty have left an indelible mark on the history of India’s freedom struggle. The heroic life of Veerapandiya Kattabomman, who rejected the chains of subjugation and fought to defend his rights with patriotism and determination, will continue to live in the hearts of people for generations to come.”

Veerapandiya Kattabomman was a palaiyakkarar, also known as a Polygar, from Panchalankurichi in present-day Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, which was then part of the Tirunelveli region. He is also known as Kattabomman Nayak of the Panchalankurichi palayam.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar