Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Pongal celebrations at Union Minister L. Murugan’s residence in New Delhi.
- He said Pongal has become a global festival celebrated by Tamil communities and admirers worldwide, noting he counts himself among them.
- Modi called Tamil culture a shared heritage of all humanity and said such festivals strengthen the idea of Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat.
- He highlighted sustainable agriculture priorities, referencing Mission LIFE, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Amrit Sarovar, and the Per Drop, More Crop approach.
- Urging youth to expand natural farming and agri-tech, he recalled recent engagements at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, and the Pamban Bridge inauguration.