New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Union Minister L Murugan on Wednesday expressed his gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his residence for the celebrations of the Pongal festival.

Speaking to the media after the festivities, Murugan said," The nation is celebrating the Pongal festival. We are very honoured that our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, came here and celebrated the Pongal with the Delhi Tamil people... He himself did the rituals of the Pongal Pooja... I express my gratitude to him for coming here and joining the Tamil community in this Pongal festival..."

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Pongal celebration event at Union Minister L. Murugan's residence in the national capital.

He highlighted the r...