New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Tamil Day celebrations in Fiji and the Kannada Pathshala in Dubai, UAE, noting the "pride" in regional languages that transcends borders.

Addressing the nation in the 129th edition of his radio show, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said that a school in the Rakiraki region of Fiji celebrated Tamil Day with students reciting poems and delivering speeches.

He said, "A commendable initiative is underway in Fiji to promote the Indian language and culture. Continuous efforts are being made at various levels to connect the new generation there with the Tamil language. Last month, a school in the Rakiraki region of Fiji held its first Tamil Day celebration. The day provid...