Thiruvalluvar Day: Honoring a Tamil Icon

On Thiruvalluvar Day, political figures including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister M K Stalin paid homage to Thiruvalluvar, a revered Tamil saint-poet. They highlighted his contributions to Tamil culture and the virtues he espoused, which continue to inspire and guide contemporary governance and cultural pride.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, and Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran commemorated Tamil saint-poet Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day, recognizing his profound impact on Tamil culture. Modi emphasized the inspiration drawn from Thiruvalluvar's ideals, urging the public to engage with the 'Thirukkural', a testament to Thiruvalluvar's intellectual legacy.

Chief Minister Stalin reaffirmed his commitment to the four virtues extolled by Thiruvalluvar: courage, generosity, wisdom, and energy, as the guiding principles of his administration, advocating for social justice, welfare, intellectual growth, and empowerment in Tamil Nadu.

BJP chief Nainar Nagendran praised Modi's efforts in promoting Tamil language globally, underscoring its cultural significance and the pride it invokes nationwide, most notably demonstrated at the 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam' in Varanasi.

(With inputs from agencies.)