
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Pongal celebrations, emphasizing the festival's global reach and its significance as a symbol of Tamil culture and tradition. He highlighted Pongal's message of gratitude towards nature, farmers, and livestock, and its role in fostering unity and respecting the environment. Modi noted that the festival, deeply connected to agriculture and hard work, strengthens the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' and reflects India's ancient wisdom as it moves forward.
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