While interacting with the young students at Pariksha Pe Charcha, PM Modi cited example of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman’s batting and how it eventually led to India winning the match.
PM Modi said, “During a test match played between India and Australia at the Eden Gardens in 2001, our team was facing setbacks. People were demotivated. But then, nobody can forget the moments when because of the partnership of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, we won the match even after given a follow-on.”
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi remembered the courageous Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary today. Shri Modi remarked that she waged a heroic fight against colonial rule, showing unparalleled valour and strategic brilliance.
In a post on X, Shri Modi wrote:
"Remembering the courageous Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary! She waged a heroic fight against colonial rule, showing unparalleled valour and strategic brilliance. She inspired generations to stand against oppression and fight for freedom. Her role in furthering women empowerment is also widely appreciated."
Remembering the courageous Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary! She waged a heroic fight against colonial rule, showing unparalleled valour and strategic brilliance. She inspired generations to stand against oppression and fight for freedom. Her role in furthering women…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 3, 2025
