Nilgiris MP A. Raja Pays Respects to Padma Shri Pappammal

Nilgiris MP A. Raja visited the residence of the late Padma Shri Pappammal on October 6, offering floral tributes to her portrait. The visit honored the renowned organic farmer who recently passed away.


Coimbatore: Nilgiris MP A. Raja paid his respects to the late Padma Shri Pappammal, visiting her residence on October 6 to offer floral tributes to her portrait. Pappammal, a renowned organic farmer who passed away recently, was a recipient of both the Padma Shri award from the Union Government and the Periyar award from the DMK party.



The visit was a gesture of honor to the memory of Pappammal, who was widely recognized for her contributions to organic farming and rural development. MP Raja was accompanied by several DMK party officials during this solemn occasion.



Among those present were District Party Secretary Tho. A. Ravi, Executive Committee Member T.R. Shanmugasundaram, and State Agricultural Workers' Wing Deputy Secretary Arunkumar. Union Party Secretaries Surendran and SMT Kalyanasundaram, along with other DMK party administrators, also joined in paying their respects.

Pappammal's legacy as an organic farmer and her recognition with prestigious awards underscores the importance of her contributions to agriculture and society. The visit by MP Raja and other DMK officials reflects the respect and admiration she commanded across political and social spectrums.

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