தஞ்சையில் உள்ள கலைஞர் அறிவாலயத்தில் அமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ள தமிழ்நாட்டின் தலைமகன் பேரறிஞர் அண்ணா மற்றும் நம் நெஞ்சமெல்லாம் நிறைந்து வாழும் முத்தமிழறிஞர்...

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin extended warm felicitations to the eminent scholars and writers conferred with state literary awards instituted in memory of former Chief Minister and legendary Tamil author M. Karunanidhi. Stalin expressed deep pride that these prestigious literary honours recognize groundbreaking scholarship, research, creative writing, and linguistic service dedicated to the enrichment of the Tamil language. He remarked that adorning contemporary scholars with awards bearing Kalaignar's illustrious name adds enduring lustre to modern Tamil literature.

The Chief Minister emphasized that Karunanidhi championed Tamil letters throughout his lifetime, bridging classical literary aesthetics with egalitarian mass communication through stage plays, poetry, cinematic dialogues, and historical novels. Stalin affirmed that the Dravidian movement has always derived its intellectual vitality and social vision from linguistic pride and cultural self-respect. Honoring distinguished writers and translators reflects the state's ongoing policy of fostering progressive literature and sustaining intellectual inquiry.

Stalin congratulated each awardee and urged writers of the younger generation to draw inspiration from Tamil literary heritage while addressing contemporary social challenges. His tribute reaffirmed the government's steadfast commitment to celebrating artistic excellence and preserving Tamil cultural pride.