Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, praised Selvaraj from Manapparai in Tiruchirappalli district.
Referring to the recognition, Modi said India’s connection with its past continues to remain vibrant even today.
He added that this bond is strengthened by people who work with dedication and hard effort to keep such links alive.
The mention was seen as a moment of honour for a Tamil citizen from the region, highlighted during the national radio programme.
