No one has done as much for popularity of Tamil language as PM Modi: TN Guv RN Ravi
Rameshwaram, December 30
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to promoting the Tamil language and culture, calling him the foremost supporter of its popularity.
The Tamil Nadu governor was speaking at the conclusion ceremony of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam event.
"Tamil is an ancient language, a powerful language, and a very beautiful language. We all know this very well. No one has done as much for the popularity and culture of the Tamil language as our Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Thiru. Narendra Modi. On behalf of the Tamil people, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Thiru. Narendra Modi," RN Ravi said while addressing the gathering.
The governor highlighted the longstanding cultural ties between Kashi and Tamil Nadu, noting that the festival, now in its fourth year, continues to grow in popularity.
"Today is the concluding day of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 festival. The Kashi Tamil Sangamam festival began four years ago. It is becoming increasingly popular each year. The Tamil people are very happy with this festival. The reason is that the connection between Kashi and Tamil Nadu is a thousand of years old. The connection between Kashi and Rameswaram is also several thousand years old, dating back to the time of Lord Rama," RN Ravi said.
Governor Ravi also acknowledged the presence of Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, who hails from Tamil Nadu.
"Hon'ble Vice President of India, Thiru. C.P. Radhakrishnan is here with us. He is from Tamil Nadu. He is one among us. He understands the heartbeat of the Tamil people very well. He works day and night for the progress of our state. For this, on behalf of the Tamil people and the people of Kashi, I express my heartfelt gratitude to our Hon'ble Vice President of India, Thiru. C.P. Radhakrishnan, he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I respect the PM's work, giving him sole credit feels exaggerated. The popularity of Tamil is due to centuries of rich literature, cinema, and the daily efforts of millions of Tamil speakers. Leaders should support, but the real credit goes to the people and scholars.
The cultural bridge between Kashi and Tamil Nadu is indeed ancient and sacred. Events like these strengthen our national fabric by reminding us of our shared heritage. More power to such initiatives!
It's heartening to see the Vice President, who is from Tamil Nadu, being acknowledged. True promotion of the language also means ensuring it thrives in education and administration within the state, not just at festivals.
As someone living abroad, seeing India celebrate its diverse linguistic heritage is fantastic. Tamil is one of the world's oldest languages, and it deserves this recognition. The Sangamam event sounds like a beautiful celebration.
The governor's statement feels more political than cultural. Tamil pride runs deep and is independent of any single political figure. We should focus on tangible support for Tamil media, arts, and education.
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