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PM Modi's Tribute: How a Forgotten Tamil Emperor Gets His Due

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed great pleasure at the release of a special postal cover honouring Emperor Perumpidugu Mutharaiyar II. He described the ancient Tamil ruler as an energetic administrator with far-sighted vision and a great protector of Tamil culture. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, who released the cover, highlighted government efforts to promote Tamil heritage and honour overlooked historical figures. The event is part of a broader initiative to restore historical balance and acknowledge hidden leaders as India progresses.

Key Points: PM Modi Praises Emperor Perumpidugu Mutharaiyar on Postal Cover Release

  • PM Modi praised the emperor as a visionary ruler and steadfast protector of Tamil culture
  • The special postal cover was released by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan in New Delhi
  • The initiative is part of efforts to honour overlooked contributors to India's civilisational legacy
  • The event was attended by Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and L. Murugan, among other dignitaries
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PM Modi honours Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar with special postal cover

PM Modi hails ancient Tamil ruler Perumpidugu Mutharaiyar II as a visionary protector of culture as VP Radhakrishnan releases a special postal cover in his honour.

"He was an energetic administrator endowed with a praiseworthy, far-sighted vision, foresight, and diplomatic wisdom. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, Dec 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the release of a special postal cover honouring Emperor Perumpidugu Mutharaiyar II, also known as Suvaran Maran, describing him as a visionary ruler, able administrator, and a steadfast protector of Tamil culture.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said it gave him "great pleasure" that the Vice President of India, Thiru C.P. Radhakrishnan, released the commemorative postal cover in memory of the ancient Tamil emperor.

"Emperor Perumpidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran). He was an energetic administrator endowed with a praiseworthy, far-sighted vision, foresight, and diplomatic wisdom. He acted with determination in establishing justice. Likewise, he was a great protector of Tamil culture. I request that more young people read about his extraordinary life," PM Modi said on X.

The Prime Minister's remarks came in response to an earlier post by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, who announced the release of the commemorative postage stamp at an event held in New Delhi.

Addressing the gathering, the Vice President highlighted the Government of India's continued efforts to promote and preserve the Tamil language and culture under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.

He praised initiatives such as the Kashi Tamil Sangam, which aims to strengthen cultural ties and showcase Tamil heritage, and underscored the government's efforts to identify and honour Tamil kings, leaders, and freedom fighters who have not received adequate recognition so far. He said the release of the stamp in memory of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar was part of a broader initiative to restore historical balance and acknowledge overlooked contributors to India's civilisational legacy.

"He stated that, at a time when India is progressing towards 'Viksit Bharat,' recognising hidden leaders will help reclaim the nation's cultural pride," he said.

The event was attended by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr L. Murugan, and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh, among other dignitaries.

- IANS

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Rohit P
A good step, but I hope this is not just symbolic. We need more concrete steps to preserve Tamil heritage, like better funding for archaeological sites and including these histories in school textbooks across India.
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Arjun K
As a history student, I'm thrilled! Suvaran Maran was indeed a significant figure in the Tamilakam region. More people should know about regional empires beyond just the Mauryas and Guptas. Time to dive into some research!
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Sarah B
Interesting read. I had never heard of this emperor before. It's great that India is celebrating its diverse historical figures. The postal cover is a nice, tangible way to remember history.
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Karthik V
Vanakkam! Proud to see Tamil culture and history being honoured at the national level. Initiatives like Kashi Tamil Sangam are much needed to bridge our ancient cultural connections. Iniya sandhosham! 🙏
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Michael C
While I appreciate honoring historical figures, I hope the focus remains on their actual legacy and not on using them for contemporary political narratives. History should be respected for its own sake.

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