PM Modi’s Visit to Gangaikonda Cholapuram Highlights Respect for Tamil Culture: BJP

By A Staff Reporter

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Gangaikonda Cholapuram, describing it as a historic and culturally significant gesture. The Prime Minister participated in the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.

Kesavan stated, “PM Modi is the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram and participate in the Aadi Thiruvathirai Tamil festival of Lord Shiva. This momentous visit of the PM shows the profound respect he has for Tamil spiritual traditions and our Tamil culture.”

Highlighting the symbolic importance of the visit, Kesavan added, “Today, the PM from Gangaikonda Cholapuram sent a sterling message of unity when he declared that Chola Kings, Rajendra and Rajaraja, were Bharat’s identity.” He noted that the visit reflects the government’s commitment to honoring the contributions of the Chola dynasty to India’s heritage.

“This thoughtful gesture is a tribute to the Chola empire and the cultural ethos of Tamil Nadu. We thank the Prime Minister for honoring Tamil Nadu’s culture and traditions,” Kesavan said.