PM Modi Extends Pongal Greetings to Tamil Nadu, Highlights Welfare Schemes

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu with a traditional “vanakkam” message.
• He conveyed wishes for prosperity and well-being on the harvest festival, widely celebrated by Tamils globally.
• PM Modi is set to attend Pongal celebrations at Union Minister L Murugan's residence in the national capital.
• The Prime Minister also greeted citizens on Makar Sankranti, noting its significance as the Sun's transition into Capricorn and the start of Uttarayana.
• BJP launched ‘Namma Ooru Modi Pongal’ outreach program to celebrate Pongal locally, promoting Centre's welfare schemes and PM's leadership.

Why It Matters: PM Modi greeted Tamil Nadu on Pongal, emphasizing prosperity and welfare, while BJP launched a related outreach.