Chennai’s Tambaram City Municipal Corporation Council has approved a resolution to rename the Velachery–Tambaram corridor. The stretch, described by outlets as nearly 15 km to around 16 km, links East Tambaram with Velachery. It will be renamed “Major Mukund Varadharajan Road,” honoring Major Mukund Varadharajan, an Indian Army officer who is posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra for his sacrifice. Times of India reports that the decision is being taken to commemorate his valor and contribution, and that the Tambaram Corporation Council is the body approving the tribute. NDTV similarly states that the municipal council passes the resolution to rename the nearly 15-km stretch connecting East Tambaram and Velachery. Both reports frame the move as an official local government recognition of the Ashoka Chakra awardee. No timeline for implementation is mentioned in the provided accounts, nor is any details given on whether signage and official records are updated immediately.
Chennai plans to rename Velachery–Tambaram road after Major Mukund Varadharajan
Chennai’s Tambaram City Municipal Corporation Council has approved a resolution to rename the Velachery–Tambaram corridor. The stretch, described by outlets as nearly 15 km to around 16 km, links East...
- Tambaram’s municipal corporation council passes a resolution to rename a Velachery–Tambaram road stretch.
- The renamed road is described as nearly 15 km to about 16 km long and connects East Tambaram and Velachery.
- The road will be named “Major Mukund Varadharajan Road.”
- Major Mukund Varadharajan is a posthumous Ashoka Chakra awardee.
- The renaming is intended as an official tribute to the officer’s sacrifice and valor.
The Tambaram City Municipal Corporation Council has passed a resolution to rename the nearly 15-kilometre stretch connecting East Tambaram and Velachery as "Major Mukund Varadharajan Road."
2 months agoA significant 16-km stretch of road in Chennai, the Velachery–Tambaram High Road, will soon bear the name of Major Mukund Varadharajan. This renaming honours the brave Indian Army officer, posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra for his ultimate sacrifice. The Tambaram Corporation Council officially approved this tribute, recognizing his profound contribution and valour.
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