An exhibition of photographs has been organisedKeezhur, a small village on the Puducherry-Tamil Nadu border off Villianur, has an outsized role in the history of the freedom movement of erstwhile Pondicherry. An exhibition of panels featuring various events that eventually led to the transition of power from France to India was hosted at Keezhur on the occasion of De Jure Day celebrations on Monday as the Union Territory commemorated the struggles and sacrifices of its freedom fighters. In October 1954, Keezhur produced the definitive referendum in favour of the merger of French establishments with India. The panels showcase not only the significant events but also the heroes of the freedom movement from Keval Singh, first Governor and accomplished diplomat, and Edouard Goubert to P. Muthucoumarappa Reddiyar and Venkatasubba Reddiyar. Many of these stalwarts have statues, roundabouts and streets named in their honour.

Source: The Hindu August 16, 2021 19:48 UTC