NEW DELHI: (Jan 3) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid rich tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary, hailing her as a legendary queen and one of India’s most valiant warriors
who embodied courage and tactical mastery.
“She rose against colonial oppression and asserted the right of Indians govern themselves. Her commitment to good governance and cultural pride is also admirable,” Modi said in a post on X.
Tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. She is remembered as one of India’s most valiant warriors who embodied courage and tactical mastery. She rose against colonial oppression and asserted the right of Indians govern themselves. Her commitment to good…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 3, 2026
Her sacrifice and visionary leadership will keep motivating generations, serving as a beacon of courage and patriotism in India’s journey of progress, Modi added.
Home Minister Amit Shah too, paid tribute to the queen, by posting on X, “A manifestation of our pride, patriotism and resolve to defend freedom, the queen of Sivaganga defeated the colonial rulers with her fierce military prowess and kindled the burning desire to overthrow the Britishers. She will remain our eternal source of inspiration.”
Tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar Ji on her jayanti.
A manifestation of our pride, patriotism and resolve to defend freedom, the queen of Sivaganga defeated the colonial rulers with her fierce military prowess and kindled the burning desire to overthrow the Britishers. She will…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 3, 2026
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