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            Sir, with these few words, I commend this Bill to this august House for approval.

MR. CHAIRMAN: Motion moved:

“That the Bill to alter the name of the Union Territory of Pondicherry, as passed by Rajya Sabha, be taken into consideration.”   MR. CHAIRMAN: Prof. M. Ramadass.   You can speak for five minutes.
… (Interruptions)
PROF. M. RAMADASS (PONDICHERRY): Sir, I am the lone Lok Sabha from Pondicherry. … (Interruptions)
MR. CHAIRMAN: I know that.
… (Interruptions)
PROF. M. RAMADASS : Sir, I should explain the rationale as to why we are asking for the change in the name.   … (Interruptions) One hour has been allotted for this Bill. … (Interruptions)
SHRI A. KRISHNASWAMY (SRIPERUMBUDUR): Sir, in the BAC, one hour was allotted to this Bill. … (Interruptions)
MR. CHAIRMAN: I know it.  The Minister has already taken three minutes.
… (Interruptions)
PROF. M. RAMADASS : Sir, then, why are you saying that I have to speak for five minutes? … (Interruptions)
*PROF. M. RAMADASS :  Hon. Chairman, Sir, let me express my views on this Bill that is before this august House to alter the name of Pondicherry as ‘Puducherry’ sound echoing the sentiments of Tamils enjoining itself with our ancient language Tamil and its culture.  When I am to speak about ‘Puducherry’ and ‘Tamil’ I can not but recall the great son of our soil, Revolutionary poet Bharathidasan. He sang,               “Engal Vazhvum Engal Valamum             Mangatha Thamizh Endru Sangey Muzhangu”   [ Let the conch shell declare that never waning Thamizh is our life and prosperity.]   I would also like to recall what that emperor like great poet has to say about Thamizh. He wrote,               “Karumbu Thantha Theencharey                         Kazhi Thantha Narunchulaiyey             Kavin Sei Mullai Arumbu Thantha Vennagaiyey                         Ani Thantha Senthamizhey, Anbey” [Thamizh is like the sweet juice of the sugar cane, pleasurable treat of jack fruit, white innocent smile of the just blossoming Mullai flower and that Thamizh stands for love and affection.] I am happy to speak in Thamizh that stands for glory and grandeur, love and affection.  I also feel happy that it has been accorded the classical language status.