The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Which day — July 18 or November 1 — should be celebrated as the formation day of Tamil Nadu?
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T. Ramakrishnan
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The PMK party has urged the Tamil Nadu government to change the official state formation day from July 18 to November 1. The debate centers on historical accuracy regarding the state's renaming and the political legacy of the DMK and Congress parties.
The story so far: On Tuesday (July 14, 2026), the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) chief Anbumani Ramadoss urged the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government to declare Tamil Nadu Day on November 1 instead of July 18.
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