Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister of State L. Murugan in the national capital. Addressing a gathering at the event, PM Modi said that festivals like Pongal strengthen the idea of ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’. As part of the Pongal celebrations, PM Modi offered prayers and also fed cows on the auspicious occasion.
#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister L Murugan.
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Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister L. Murugan pic.twitter.com/iHVLj3TUtp
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PM Modi called Pongal a global festival that evokes a feeling of gratitude towards the hard work of the food giver and towards nature as a whole.
He said, “Our farmers are strong partners in nation-building. Their efforts are greatly strengthening the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign. The Central government is also committed and continuously working to empower farmers.”
“When this earth gives us so much, it is also our responsibility to preserve it. For the next generation, it is most important to keep the soil fertile, conserve water, and use resources in a balanced manner,” he added.
#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister L Murugan.
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— ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2026
During his visit, the Prime Minister also recalled his delightful experiences from several programmes linked to Tamil culture in the past year. He said, “In Tamil Nadu, I offered prayers at the 1000-year-old Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple. When I went to Rameswaram for the inauguration of the Pamban Bridge, I witnessed once again the greatness of Tamil history. Our Tamil culture is not just the shared heritage of all India, but it is also the shared heritage of all humanity.”
He added that the farmer is considered the foundation of life in Tamil culture. The Tirukkural mentions our farming and farmers extensively.
In this backdrop, he mentioned about a conference that he attended in Tamil Nadu a few months ago, related to natural farming where he saw “wonderful work” being done by Tamil youth. He highlighted that many of them left their high-profile professional careers and started working in the fields.
“I urge my young Tamil friends in farming to further expand their efforts in bringing a revolution in sustainable farming. Our aim should be that our plates remain full, our pockets remain full, and our earth also remains protected,” he added.
Earlier today, PM Modi had greeted people with a “Vanakkam” in a post on the social media platform X and extended greetings to citizens across the country on the auspicious occasion. “Pongal celebrates agriculture, rural life and the dignity of labour, bringing families together and strengthening social bonds,” he said.