The resolution was passed in the assembly with the support of the DMK alliance while the BJP had staged a walkout from the house to oppose the resolution.
The Namma Chennai selfie point was set up last year under the Smart City Mission. The structure, which is around 10-feet tall, was installed at a cost of Rs 22 lakh.
MK Stalin has toured Dubai and Abu Dhabi late last month where he had visited Dubai Expo, met investors, and interacted with the Tamil diaspora living in the United Arab Emirates.
The incident has happened on Sunday outside the bustling Broadway bus station in the city. The police have suspected the political enmity behind the crime.
Following the inauguration, Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan has addressed the arena during which he expressed that he is a fan of actor Vijay Sethupathi.
The Tamil Nadu Health department has further instructed the authorities to ensure that people are encouraged to adhere to the Covid-19 appropriate behaviours.