Chennai, July 27 -- BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being the first Indian PM to visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram and join the Aadi Thiruvathirai Tamil festival of Lord Shiva. Kesavan said that the visit shows PM Modi's deep respect for Tamil spiritual traditions and culture, and thanked the PM for honouring Tamil Nadu's rich culture and heritage.

Speaking to ANI, Kesavan said, "PM Modi is the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram and participate in the Aadi Thiruvathirai Tamil festival of Lord Shiva. This momentous visit of the PM shows the profound respect he has for Tamil spiritual traditions and our Tamil culture."

"Today, the PM from Gangaikonda Cholapur...