Leaders including Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and Governor R.N. Ravi paid tribute to freedom fighters Rani Velu Nachiyar and Veerapandiya Kattabomman on their birth anniversaries. They were remembered for their courage, leadership, and resistance against colonial rule. Rani Velu Nachiyar was highlighted as an early woman freedom fighter and warrior, while Veerapandiya Kattabomman was noted for his defiance. Tamil Nadu leaders emphasized their legacy of resistance.