Tamil Nadu Leaders Call for Unity and Sacrifice on Bakrid

Tamil Nadu's political leaders, led by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, extend Bakrid greetings to the Muslim community, emphasizing unity, sacrifice, and sharing. Chief figures highlight values of devotion and dedication, stressing the festival's societal importance.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chennai | Updated: 27-05-2026 17:24 IST | Created: 27-05-2026 17:24 IST
Tamil Nadu Leaders Call for Unity and Sacrifice on Bakrid
Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for swearing-in of Legislative Assembly pro-tem speaker G Sudhakaran (Photo/CMO)
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Tamil Nadu leaders, including Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, have sent their warm regards ahead of Bakrid, urging a strengthening of communal bonds. Arlekar noted Bakrid's reminder of compassion and faith, inspiring a sense of community through sharing and empathy.

Chief Minister Vijay highlighted Bakrid's teachings of humanity and sacrifice, referencing Prophet Ibrahim's profound devotion. DMK President M K Stalin praised the selflessness in the Muslim community, drawing parallels with Thiruvalluvar's 'joy of giving'. AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami and others endorsed the festival as a time for reaffirming shared values and humanity's core principles.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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