Chennai:
The central government has recommended the appointment of music composer Ilayaraja as a member of the Rajya Sabha. Various leaders have congratulated him.
The greetings of Telangana Governor and Puducherry Deputy Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan are as follows:-
It is a pride for Tamil Nadu and Tamils that the voice of musician Ilayaraja, who brought rural music and spiritual music to the grassroots and enjoyed it step by step, is heard in the Rajya Sabha.
My heartiest congratulations to Musician Ilayaraja…
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, for recognizing the unique music of musician Ilayaraja and making the voice of Tamil Nadu sound in the Parliament Rajya Sabha. He said this.
Ilayaraja is the most deserving member of the Rajya Sabha, according to the BJP. President Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss congratulated. His Twitter post in this regard:-
Musician Ilayaraja has been appointed as a member of the Rajya Sabha of Parliament and it is a matter of great joy. Ilayaraja, who left his farm and won the hearts of people all over the world with his music, is a perfect fit for this post.
A healer of mental wounds with music. He comforted all the people of India in one way or another. This is the right recognition for him. He deserves even higher accolades. My best wishes to him!
I would like to extend my congratulations to athlete PT Usha, Telugu film writer Vijayendra Prasad and educationist Virendra Hegde who have been appointed as members of the Rajya Sabha. May their work be successful!
This is what Anbumani Ramadoss has said.-
Our heartfelt congratulations to #musician Ilayaraja who has been appointed as a member of the state assembly. He is a personable person who can also serve as the Minister of Arts and Culture of India. Ilaiyaraaja, the musician, is fully qualified to receive the Bharat Ratna Award,’ said Thirumavalavan, the leader of the Liberation Tigers.