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CHENNAI: Local BJP cadre and right wing ideologues have been silent on the controversy that erupted after Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan called it the “Indian Union Territory of Puducherry” while administering the oath of office to elected representatives last Sunday.
The same BJP loyalists were quick to slam the DMK for using the term “Ondriya Arasu” to address the Union Government instead of Mathiya Arasu, which means Central government. While the term was used to underscore the spirit of democratic federalism, right wing supporters including founder president of Puthiya Thamilagan Dr Krishnaswami thought it was a politically loaded statement.
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The Governor said the award would double her responsibility to intensify her work towards the gender equality and women empowerment
The award jury mentioned that Dr Soundararajan was selected for the award in recognition of her “outstanding contribution to society, and for being an ardent advocate of women s rights, gender parity, and women’s equality.” DC Image/S. Surender Reddy
Hyderabad: Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan was on Monday conferred with the Top-20 Global Women of Excellence-2021 award through virtual mode from Illinois in the United States of America.
Governor conferred with the Top-20 Global Women of Excellence Award
By News Desk| Posted by Sameer | Published: 9th March 2021 7:11 am IST
Hyderabad: Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday was conferred with the Top-20 Global Women of Excellence-2021 award through virtual mode from the Illinois, the United States of America.
The Governor accepted the prestigious award from Puducherry Raj Nivas and stated that she was humbled and was immensely honoured by the recognition.
Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan thanked the US Congressman Danny K Davis-headed Multi Ethnic Advisory Task Force for bestowing her with the honour.
The award was presented to the Governor as part of the 9