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VP Radhakrishnan's Southern Tour: Statues, Convocation, and Cultural Celebrations

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan embarks on a two-day visit to Puducherry, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, featuring key engagements across education, culture, and development. In Puducherry, he will unveil a statue of Mahakavi Bharathiar, launch a Smart City housing project, and attend Pondicherry University's convocation. His schedule in Kerala includes the Trivandrum Fest and the Sivagiri Pilgrimage, followed by events in Tamil Nadu concluding the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam. This tour follows his recent participation in Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth centenary, where he reflected on achieving greatness through action.

Key Points: VP Radhakrishnan Visits Puducherry, Kerala, Tamil Nadu Dec 29-30

  • Civic reception in Puducherry
  • Statue unveiling of Mahakavi Bharathiar
  • Chief Guest at Pondicherry University convocation
  • Participation in Trivandrum Fest and Sivagiri Pilgrimage
  • Valedictory ceremony of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0
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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to visit Puducherry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Dec 29-30

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan's two-day tour includes unveiling a statue, attending convocation, and participating in cultural festivals across three regions.

"While all human beings are equal by birth, greatness is achieved through one's actions. - VP Radhakrishnan"

New Delhi, December 29

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan will be on a two-day visit to Puducherry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu on December 29 and 30.

On December 29, the Vice-President will attend a civic reception, unveil the statue of Mahakavi Bharathiar, and launch a housing project under the Smart City Mission in Puducherry, according to the Vice President's Secretariat. He will also participate as the Chief Guest at the 30th Convocation of Pondicherry University, Puducherry.

Later on the same day, the Vice-President will travel to Kerala and attend the Trivandrum Fest 2025.

On December 30, the Vice-President will participate in the 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage at Varkala, Kerala. He will also inaugurate the public meeting of the conclusion of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Later the same day, the Vice-President will participate as the Chief Guest at the valedictory ceremony of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.

Earlier, Radhakrishnan participated in the birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The event was organised by the Atal Foundation, the vice president's secretariat said in a press release.

Recalling a couplet from the Tamil classic Thirukkural, the Vice-President said that while all human beings are equal by birth, greatness is achieved through one's actions. The Vice-President said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee was no ordinary individual but a mission in himself, who always remained "Atal" in his commitment to principles and values. He observed that Atal Bihari Vajpayee is remembered and honoured for his exemplary actions as a statesman, administrator, parliamentarian, poet, and above all, as a great human being.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see focus on development projects like the Smart City housing launch in Puducherry. Hope these visits translate into tangible benefits for the local people and aren't just ceremonial.
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Arjun K
Appreciate the Vice President quoting Thirukkural while remembering Atal ji. It connects our ancient wisdom with modern leadership. A packed schedule covering convocation, pilgrimage, and cultural fests shows a good mix of engagements.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Thiruvananthapuram, the Trivandrum Fest is a big deal for local artists and businesses. Having the VP attend gives it great visibility. Hope it boosts tourism!
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Vikram M
While the itinerary is impressive, I hope the security protocols for such visits don't cause too much disruption for common citizens in these cities. The traffic diversions can be a nightmare sometimes.
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Michael C
Attending the Sivagiri Pilgrimage shows respect for the spiritual traditions of Kerala. It's important for our leaders to connect with people on all levels - spiritual, educational, and developmental.

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