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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his dismay over the neglect of Tamil Nadu's rich cultural heritage over the years, emphasising the need to celebrate and promote it not just in India, but across the world...
During his interview with Thanthi TV, the Prime Minister said that Tamil is the world's oldest spoken language and wondered why people do not take pride in it...
"I get upset because over these years we have done injustice to the great heritage of Tamil Nadu..
PM Modi said the Tamil language should be spread outside Tamil Nadu just like south Indian food items like idli and dosa have made their mark globally...
I believe that, much like idli and dosa, the Tamil language should reach worldwide," he said.. PM Modi also asserted that Tamil Nadu can become a driving force of 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) model, citing the southern state's abundant resources such as youth, advanced technology, and industries...
