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Answering citizen questions in an episode of his interactive video series Ungalil Oruvan Answers, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin commended an elderly citizen named Balakrishnan for collecting and donating substantial volumes of books to prison libraries across the state. Stalin observed that compassionate community members like Balakrishnan perform invaluable social service by utilizing literature to alleviate the psychological isolation of incarceration and encourage genuine behavioral rehabilitation.

The Chief Minister remarked that modern penology must prioritize reformative rehabilitation over retributive punishment. Access to books, vocational literature, and philosophical works provides inmates with educational stimulation, mental peace, and practical pathways to reintegrate constructively into society upon release. Stalin highlighted that the state government has been actively expanding prison library infrastructure, conducting literary workshops, and encouraging educational certification programs inside correctional facilities throughout Tamil Nadu.

Stalin expressed hope that more citizens and philanthropic organizations will emulate such thoughtful civic initiatives. He reiterated that a progressive society is measured by its capacity to offer second chances, affirming that the government will continue supporting rehabilitation programs that transform penal facilities into constructive learning centers for personal reformation.