New Delhi/Chennai, Jan. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid rich tributes to Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day and appealed to everyone to read Tirukkural, a classic Tamil treatise by the saint-poet on various aspects of life. "Today, on Thiruvalluvar Day, paying homage to the versatile Thiruvalluvar, whose works and ideals inspire innumerable people," Modi said in a post on X. "He believed in a society that is harmonious and compassionate. He personifies the best of Tamil culture. I urge you all to read the Tirukkural, which gives a glimpse of the outstanding intellect of the great Thiruvalluvar," the Prime Minister said. Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president MK Stalin also paid tributes to Thiruvalluvar. "On this Thir...