He stated that India has the “oldest language of the world” – Tamil, and that language was nonetheless fashionable and alive. The Prime Minister stated {that a} nation with a wealthy heritage needs to be pleased with its legacy. “People across the world are surprised when they come to know that the oldest language is in India. But we lag behind in honouring it fully,” the PM stated.

“It is the responsibility of 130 crore countrymen to preserve the legacy of Tamil and enrich it. If we forget Tamil, that will cause loss to the nation and it will cause great  harm to it also if we will keep Tamil confined in restrictions…we have to remember that we remove linguistic differences (bhasha bhed) and establish an emotional unity,” PM stated.

The ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ is being organised to have fun, reaffirm and rediscover the age-old hyperlinks between Tamil Nadu and Kashi (Varanasi). During the inaugural programme, the PM additionally launched a e-book, ‘Tirukkural’, together with its translation into 13 languages.

In his handle, the PM additionally spoke concerning the significance of sangamams within the nation, be it the confluence of rivers, ideology, science or data, and stated that each confluence of tradition and traditions is well known and revered in India. He remarked that in actuality, it’s a celebration of India’s may and traits, thus making Kashi-Tamil Sangam distinctive.

Elaborating on the connection between Kashi and Tamil Nadu, the PM stated that on one hand, Kashi is the cultural capital of India whereas Tamil Nadu and Tamil tradition is the centre of India’s antiquity and delight. He stated Kashi and TN are “timeless centres of our culture and civilisation.”