Vice President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan on Friday said Tamil culture formed an important part of India’s broader cultural identity and that this was why Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued to speak about the glory of the Tamil language and culture across global forums.
Speaking at a felicitation ceremony organised for him by the Bharat Ratna MGR Trust at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai, Mr. Radhakrishnan said the idea of hospitality and showing respect for others remained an integral part of Tamil culture. Quoting a verse from the Bhagavad Gita, he said one must perform one’s duty without expecting rewards. When duty was carried out with sincerity and commitment, its rewards would inevitably follow, he said.
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan, Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran, former minister H. V. Hande, Justice (Retired) P. Jothi Mani, Justice (Retired) T. N. Vallinayagam, educationists A. C. Shanmugam, T. R. Paarivendhar and Isari K. Ganesh, former V-C of M.G.R. Medical University Sudha Seshayyan, cardiologist V. Chokkalingam and actor K. Bhagyaraj were among those present.
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