Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Lyricist Vairamuthu Asks Modi to Name Thirukkural National Book
A famous lyricist named Vairamuthu wants the government to make the Thirukkural, a very old and respected book in Tamil, the National Book of India.
This book has short verses with important lessons on how to live well, be fair, and love each other, and is respected by all people.
Vairamuthu asked the Prime Minister to announce this during India's Independence Day.
He believes this will make a lot of people happy, especially those from Tamil Nadu, and will be a great thing for Indian culture.
Lyricist Vairamuthu urged PM Modi to announce Thirukkural as National Book of India.
Vairamuthu highlighted the Thirukkural's universal and secular nature.
He stated that announcing Thirukkural would fulfill a long-held dream of Tamilians.
Vairamuthu penned a statement to the Prime Minister on his X timeline.
He expressed hope for the announcement during the 79th Independence Day address.
- Who
- Lyricist Vairamuthu urged PM Modi.
- What
- Vairamuthu requested Prime Minister Modi to declare the Thirukkural as the National Book of India.
- When
- The request was made on Saturday.
- Where
- On X timeline.
- Why
- To fulfill a long-held dream of Tamilians and recognize the Thirukkural's cultural importance.
Supporters
No Opposition
Advocacy
Supporters
Advocates for officially recognizing Thirukkural as the National Book.
No Opposition
Not applicable.
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Text
- Thirukkural
- Request
- National Book of India
- Addressed to
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Goal
- To fulfill a long-held dream