Tamil Nadu witnessed a significant moment of national pride when Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan bowed to the indomitable Rani Velu Nachiyar in Sivaganga’s Viramangai on Sunday. The 18th-century warrior queen, celebrated for leading the charge against British colonizers, received glowing praise as a beacon for modern India.
During the tribute, Radhakrishnan shared insights with her lineage bearers, affirming her role in shaping resilient leadership. His homage extended to the royal legacy at Sivaganga Palace with tributes to the revered king, followed by a devotional visit to Soumyanarayan Perumal Temple in Thirukostiyur for collective prayers.
Building on International Mother Language Day, the Vice President had released Tamil and Gujarati editions of the Constitution alongside the eighth Legal Glossary volume. He lauded Tamil’s timeless literary grandeur and Gujarati’s cultural profundity, stressing how native-language access democratizes knowledge and empowers citizens.
In a nod to the Law Ministry’s tireless work, Radhakrishnan illuminated India’s linguistic mosaic—from ancient Tamil to vibrant Assamese—positioning multilingualism as the Constitution’s celebratory core. ‘This diversity is our superpower; nowhere else does a foundational document embrace so many tongues,’ he asserted, calling for sustained preservation of mother languages.