Vice-President attends Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, today attended the Platinum Jubilee celebrations and Alumni Meet of V.O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi, as the Chief Guest. The college is his alma mater, where he studied from 1975 to 1978.

He paid floral tributes to the statue of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai on the college campus and inaugurated a commemorative arch marking the institution’s 75th anniversary. He also visited his former classroom and interacted with his classmates from the 1975–78 batch, fondly recalling his college days.

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, College Secretary A.P.C.V. Chockalingam, Principal Dr. C. Veerabagu, Alumni Association President A.V. Murugesan, college administrators, faculty members, alumni and students were present. (UPDATED ON 11TH NOVEMBER 2026)