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Statue of Ramasamy Reddiar
February 3 , 2026
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- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that a statue of former Premier (CM) of Madras presidency, Omandur Ramasamy Reddiyar would be installed on the campus of the Government Medical College, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai.
- He served as the Premier of Madras Presidency from 23 March 1947 to 6 April 1949.
- Ramaswamy Reddiyar was a devotee of Vallalar.
- During his tenure, the Madras Temple Entry Authorization Act of 1947 was passed.
- This act was intended to give Dalits and other prohibited Hindus full and complete rights to enter Hindu temples.
- The Devadasi Dedication Abolition Act of 1947 put an end to the devadasi system.
- It was during his tenure that India achieved independence from the United Kingdom.
- In 1948, he ordered the purchase of a de Havilland Dove, the first aeroplane to be owned by the Government of Madras.
- He introduced for the first time in the country; a 14.29% quota was provided to Backward Classes in public services.
- A 29% reservation was also provided for Scheduled Castes and Tribes during his tenure.
- He also oversaw the Zamindari Abolition Act, 1947, aimed at empowering farmers.
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