<p>Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday paid rich tributes to Justice Party co-founder Sir Pitty Theagarayar on his 174th birth anniversary, recalling his various contributions for the development of Chennai city.</p>.<p>In a social media post, the CM recalled that Theagarayar was one of the founders of the Justice Party, a precursor to Dravidar Kazhagam. He had made a significant contribution for Chennai's development in the areas of education, civic amenities, drinking water and noon meal scheme among others, he said.</p>.<p>Though he got an opportunity to become chief minister of the erstwhile Madras Presidency, he did not accept it, Stalin pointed out.</p>.<p>"Let us fondly remember Theagarayar, who had laid a firm ideological foundation for our Dravidian model of governance 100 years ago, and strive for Tamil Nadu's growth," Stalin added.</p>.<p>According to Stalin, the "Dravidian model" refers to inclusive governance aimed at overall development.</p>
<p>Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday paid rich tributes to Justice Party co-founder Sir Pitty Theagarayar on his 174th birth anniversary, recalling his various contributions for the development of Chennai city.</p>.<p>In a social media post, the CM recalled that Theagarayar was one of the founders of the Justice Party, a precursor to Dravidar Kazhagam. He had made a significant contribution for Chennai's development in the areas of education, civic amenities, drinking water and noon meal scheme among others, he said.</p>.<p>Though he got an opportunity to become chief minister of the erstwhile Madras Presidency, he did not accept it, Stalin pointed out.</p>.<p>"Let us fondly remember Theagarayar, who had laid a firm ideological foundation for our Dravidian model of governance 100 years ago, and strive for Tamil Nadu's growth," Stalin added.</p>.<p>According to Stalin, the "Dravidian model" refers to inclusive governance aimed at overall development.</p>