New Delhi, May 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed the repatriation of the 11-century Chola-era copper plates (Anaimanglam plates) from the Netherlands to India after more than 300 years and shared that it has brought immense joy and pride in India and the Tamil community across the world.

In the 135th edition of his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' on Sunday, PM Modi recalled how, in a special ceremony held in the Netherlands, the ancient copper plates from the Chola era were returned to India. The Prime Minister of the Netherlands was also present at that event.

"I have been receiving continuous messages from within the country and abroad regarding these copper plates. People are expressing joy and pride. There is also special...