Tirunelveli: On the occasion of the demise of writer and literary speaker Nellai Kannan, Madhyamik General Secretary Vaiko visited Nellai Kannan’s house in Tirunelveli and paid his respects.
After that, Vaiko said to the press, “Nellai Kannan, famous in Tamil, Nellai famous for Nellaiappar Temple, Nellai located on the banks of the river Tamirabarani, Nellai Kannan was an incomparable teacher in delivering religious discourses and literary discourses. He lived to such an extent that when you say Nellai, Kannan is also praised.
In his discourses there is humor, there is humor, there is literature, there are religious thoughts. Such Nellie Kannan, even about the cross section, continued to write in a weekly journal and published it as a book.
I have come to Nellai Kannan’s house. He told me that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had visited his house. The sacrificial flame loved Kamaraj as a leader. Nellai Kannan was the one who gave grammar to the word Nellie throughout Tamil Nadu.
His brilliant speeches as a team leader and referee in barrooms will forever echo in our hearts. He has the power to deliver an impressive lecture with literary taste for hours.
Even though such an energetic person did not get the success he expected in political life, he was respected by all. Nellai Kannan’s death comes as a shock. His death is a loss not only to his family but also to the world of literature and religion. His fame will last forever. Kannan’s name also comes to our mind when we say Nellie. Nellai Kannan said that fame will last forever.
MH Jawahirullah Obituary: ““I am deeply saddened to hear the news that Nellai Kannan, a Tamil scholar, literary speaker and bar referee, who was admired by everyone as Tamil Kaad, has left us due to old age and poor health,” he said.
Perunthalaivar was closely associated with personalities like Kamarasar and Kannadasan. Nellai Kannan was a popular speaker in the Congress party since 1970. He is not only a writer, but also a multi-faceted spiritual speaker. His Tamil flag was hoisted on various platforms. He is energetic and can talk continuously for three hours straight.
He has great attachment and affection for the Islamic community. He was a great advocate of social harmony. He protested against the Citizenship Amendment Bill brought by the Union Government on various platforms in Tamil Nadu. Even in his old age, he was arrested and imprisoned for speaking against the anti-people attitude of the Union Government in a meeting held at Nellai Melapalayam.
His demise is an irreparable loss to the world of Tamil literature. On behalf of Humanity People’s Party, I offer my deepest condolences to his bereaved family and Tamil activists.”