PM Modi Marks Pongal as Global Festival Celebrating Tamil Culture and Farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Pongal at Union Minister L Murugan's residence in Delhi, highlighting the festival's evolution into a global celebration cherished by Tamil communities worldwide. He emphasized Pongal's themes of gratitude towards farmers, nature, and the sun, and its role in promoting balance between nature, family, and society. Modi also praised Tamil culture as an ancient living civilization that inspires India's cultural unity and nation-building efforts, linking the festival to environmental initiatives and upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.