Tamil Nadu leaders mark state formation day

Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay issued messages on Sunday to commemorate Tamil Nadu Day. The leaders recognized the state’s historical, linguistic, and cultural identity while acknowledging its role in national development.

Prime Minister Modi highlighted Tamil Nadu’s contributions to India’s economic and technological sectors, specifically noting advancements in manufacturing, automobiles, textiles, electronics, space technology, and healthcare. He described the state’s people as enterprising and instrumental to the country’s progress.

Chief Minister Vijay paid tribute to those who fought to protect the Tamil language and advocated for the linguistic reorganization of states to unite Tamil-speaking regions. He urged citizens to safeguard the state’s cultural heritage and honor the sacrifices made to secure the territory’s distinctive identity.