Overview
- Tamil Nadu officially observed Thiruvalluvar Day on January 16 as listed in the state's holiday calendar.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage on X, urged people to read the Tirukkural, and shared footage from his visit to the Kanyakumari statue.
- Chief Minister M.K. Stalin pledged to anchor his administration in four virtues drawn from Thiruvalluvar: courage, generosity, wisdom and drive.
- Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran lauded Modi's promotion of Tamil, citing initiatives such as the Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah also posted a tribute, praising Thiruvalluvar’s guidance toward a harmonious society.