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ஆய்வுக்கட்டுரைப் படைப்பாளர்கள் | P A P E R P R E S E N T E R S சிங்கப்பூர் அரசியலில் தமிழ் ம�ொழியின் முக்கியத்துவம் - ஓர் இளையரின் பார்வையில் The importance of Tamil Language in Singapore’s Politics -Through the eyes of a youth திரு பிலவேந்தர்ராஜ் சுந்தர் Mr PlavenderRaj Sundar Year 4, Mechanical Engineering Nanyang Technological University I have a strong passion for Tamil due to the various Tamil related organisations that I have been part of. I truly enjoy researching about the growth and sustainability of Tamil language in Singapore. I am particularly interested to find out more about the means and ways in which Tamil language can be strengthened in Singapore society. I have done basic research on this field during my free time. I have a strong interest towards research and have been exploring different research methods throughout my university education. My paper for this conference will focus on the role and importance of Tamil language in the political scene of Singapore. I strongly believe that the Tamil-speaking society in Singapore has aided the growth of Singapore into a global city within 50 years of independence. Hence, it is of my interest to find out more in particular how the Tamils in Singapore had played a role in Singapore’s developmental story, particularly in the political scene. Furthermore, I would explore the ways Tamil speaking youth of today can politically contribute to the country’s development. My passion towards Tamil has been present since the day I started learning the language, this passion will continue for years to come. 50 NUS Tamil Language Society 35th Executive Committee ஒரு காலத்தில் மூன்றாம் உலக நாடாக இருந்த நம் சிங்கப்பூர், இன்று தனது த�ொலைந�ோக்கு சிந