Chennai:
A section
of Congressmen on Wednesday proclaimed Union Shipping Minister G K Vasan as
heir to carry out former chief minister K Kamraj’s legacy as the official
function to rename Ennore Port as Kamarajar Port turned to be a political one.
The
function, which began with Vasan sharing the dais with port officials from
Ennore Port, Chennai Port and VOC Port in Tuticorin, suddenly took a political
tenor after Ennore Port was named Kamarajar Port.
Congress
leaders from across the state were invited to share the dais with Vasan as the
port officials vanished into the audience.
There was
also some commotion as many of the Congressmen needing attention wanted to
share the limelight and made a headway towards the dais.
The
Congressmen in the dais while given the opportunity to address the audience
vowed to revive the legacy of Kamraj. They also paid glowing tributes to Vasan
and even called him the heir to carry forward the legacy of Kamraj.
Former
MLA Vasanth Kumar while highlighting the role of Kamraj wanted him to lead the
Congress party. Congress sitting MLA Vijay Dharini while taking Congress credit
for mid-day meal scheme wanted Vasan to revive the legacy of Kamraj in the
state.
Earlier,
the minister hailed the decision to rename the port after former chief minister
K Kamraj and said the name was changed after getting representations from
various organizations.
He also
stated that Kamrajar port will be entering into concession agreement with Adani
Ports and SEZ ltd for development of container terminal at an estimated cost of
Rs 1270 crore
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