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An uproar that marked the State’s name change from ‘Madras’ to ‘Tamil Nadu’

India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu Jul 20, 2026 · 10:02 AM 👁 0 views ❤ 0 likes

The new name came into force on January 14, 1969, the day of ‘Thai Pongal.’

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