New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Rani Velu Nachiyar, a revered Indian freedom fighter, on her birth anniversary. In a post on handle X, PM Modi remembered Nachiyar's bravery and leadership in the fight against colonial oppression.
"Tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. She is remembered as one of India's most valiant warriors who embodied courage and tactical mastery," PM Modi said.
Rani Velu Nachiyar, the queen of the princely state of Sivaganga, is celebrated for her pivotal role in resisting British colonial rule. She is believed to have been the first Indian queen to wage a war against the British East India Company.
"She rose against colonial oppression and asserted t...