Chennai is the symbol of religious harmony, says T.N. Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar reflects on his personal history in Chennai, describing the city as a symbol of religious harmony and cultural diversity. He highlights the coexistence of various ancient temples, mosques, and churches as evidence of the city's inclusive character.
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Chennai is the symbol of religious harmony and unity in diversity.
Hailing from present-day Dindigul district, I moved to Madras (as Chennai was then known) in 1958, when I was six years old.
When I first came to Chennai, I was fascinated by the way people spoke. In each locality, people spoke different dialects of Tamil. People who spoke different languages also lived here. I liked the unity in diversity of people living in Chennai.
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