Rameshwaram, Dec. 30 -- Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to promoting the Tamil language and culture, calling him the foremost supporter of its popularity.

The Tamil Nadu governor was speaking at the conclusion ceremony of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam event.

"Tamil is an ancient language, a powerful language, and a very beautiful language. We all know this very well. No one has done as much for the popularity and culture of the Tamil language as our Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Thiru. Narendra Modi. On behalf of the Tamil people, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Thiru. Narendra Modi," RN Ravi said while addressing the gathering.

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