Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Tamil Nadu to take part in the Pongal festival celebrations, a senior official confirmed on Tuesday. This visit is expected to highlight the Centre’s engagement with the state during one of Tamil Nadu’s most important cultural festivals.Officials said the Prime Minister’s programme will include attending traditional Pongal events and meeting local leaders and members of the public. Exact dates and details of his itinerary are yet to be announced, but preparations are already underway in the locations where he is scheduled to attend functions.
The announcement was welcomed by many who view the visit as an opportunity to showcase Tamil culture and strengthen ties between the state and the Union government during the festive season.