Chennai, Jan 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu and said the festival was synonymous with the vibrant culture of the State.
In a tweet, both in English and Tamil, Mr Modi said “Pongal is synonymous with the vibrant culture of Tamil Nadu.” “On this special occasion, my greetings to everyone and especially the Tamil people spread all over the world”, he added. “I pray that our bond with nature and the spirit of brotherhood in our society are deepened”, Mr Modi said.
Across India we are marking different festivals which signify India’s vibrant cultural diversity. My greetings on these festivals.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2022
