Leaders Pay Tribute to Tamil Poet Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day

On Thiruvalluvar Day, observed on January 16 in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders paid tribute to the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. Modi urged people to read the Tirukkural, Thiruvalluvar's seminal work on virtue, love, and governance, which continues to inspire millions. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin highlighted the four virtues from Thiruvalluvar's teachings as guiding principles for his government. Statues and monuments honoring Thiruvalluvar stand in Chennai, Kanyakumari, and Bengaluru, reflecting his enduring cultural significance.