Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Karnataka BJP MLA S. Suresh Kumar for completing a 702 km cycle ride from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari in five days. The 70-year-old MLA, who recently recovered from a neurological condition, was praised by the PM for his determination, perseverance, and inspiring message of fitness. Kumar expressed his joy at receiving a congratulatory call from Modi, noting it was his second such journey after 51 years and his first after recovering from illness. Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai also commended Kumar's resilience and leadership.