Renowned orator and debate moderator Solomon Pappaiah (1936-2026) has passed away. During a tribute to the late scholar on Puthiya Thalaimurai Digital, fellow speaker Raja became visibly emotional and broke down in tears while reflecting on his mentor's legacy.
"I am at a loss for words," Raja said. "I spent my life by his side; he was the one who guided and shaped us. When I was just a village boy, he instilled in me a passion for literature and the confidence that I could speak. He is the one who transformed me into a global orator."


