"ஓடி வருகிறான்....உதயசூரியன்" என இசைமுரசு நாகூர் அனிபாவின் கணீர் குரல் ஒலிக்கும்போது உடன்பிறப்புகள் அடையும் உற்சாகத்தை இன்றும் காண்கிறேன். கழகமே...

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin paid glowing tributes to legendary playback icon Isaimurasu Nagore E.M. Hanifa, recalling his unmatched musical contribution to the Dravidian movement. Stalin reminisced about the thunderous energy that sweeps through party cadres whenever Hanifa resonant voice rings out singing iconic party anthems like Odi Varugiran Udhayasooriyan. He observed that Hanifa magnetic melodies have motivated millions of grassroots workers across several decades.

Stalin emphasized that Hanifa lived with an unshakeable commitment to party ideology, treating the Dravidian cause as his very life breath. Through inspiring lyrical renditions and impassioned stage performances, Hanifa popularized rationalist philosophies, social justice principles, and democratic values across Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister noted that the singer heartfelt loyalty to party patriarch Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi remains an unforgettable chapter in regional political history.

The Chief Minister stated that although Hanifa has departed, his resonant voice and inspiring songs continue to live vibrantly in the hearts of millions of party siblings. Stalin urged the younger generation of party volunteers to draw inspiration from Hanifa unwavering dedication, continuing to work tirelessly for secularism, social harmony, and the triumph of the rising sun.