PM pays tribute to Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day, urges people to read the Tirukkural
PM Narendra Modi paid homage to the poet-saint Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day, 16 January 2026, and urged everyone to read the Tirukkural.
Summary
Thiruvalluvar Day was observed on 16 January 2026, with PM Narendra Modi paying homage to the poet-saint and calling him a personification of the best of Tamil culture. Modi said Thiruvalluvar believed in a harmonious and compassionate society and urged everyone to read the Tirukkural, which he said gives a glimpse of Thiruvalluvar's outstanding intellect. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute.
Key facts
- Occasion
- Thiruvalluvar Day, 16 January 2026
- Thiruvalluvar
- Tamil poet-saint
- Work
- Tirukkural
- PM's message
- Urged all to read the Tirukkural
Practice MCQs 1 questions
On Thiruvalluvar Day 2026, the PM urged everyone to read which work, saying it gives a glimpse of Thiruvalluvar's outstanding intellect?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Tirukkural
PIB (PMO): the PM urged all to read the Tirukkural, which gives a glimpse of the outstanding intellect of Thiruvalluvar.