Date: 2026-01-15Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Prime Minister shares his thoughts emphasising the growth of Kashi Tamil Sangamam in strengthening cultural bonds and deepening the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
**Executive Summary**
This document is a press release from the Prime Minister's Office, dated January 15, 2026, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thoughts on the Kashi Tamil Sangamam initiative. He emphasizes its role in strengthening cultural bonds and deepening the spirit of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat." The release references posts made on X (formerly Twitter) by Shri Modi on the occasion of Pongal.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose of the Initiative:**
* The Kashi Tamil Sangamam is a vibrant platform for cultural exchange.
* It brings together traditions, languages, and communities.
* It celebrates India's unity in diversity.
* **Prime Minister's Remarks:**
* The Prime Minister interacted with citizens appreciative of initiatives like Kashi Tamil Sangamam and Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam during his visit to Somnath as part of #SomnathSwabhimanParv.
* On the occasion of Pongal, the Prime Minister shared his thoughts on the growth of Kashi Tamil Sangamam and how it deepens the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.'
* The Prime Minister's posts on X acknowledged the appreciation for the initiatives and reiterated the deepening of the spirit of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat".
* **Links:**
* The release includes links to related content in various languages.
**Impact Analysis**
**Citizens**
* **Impact:** Citizens are informed about the Prime Minister's views and the government's efforts to promote cultural exchange and national unity.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is required, but citizens are encouraged to appreciate and support such initiatives.
**Communities Involved**
* **Impact:** The Kashi Tamil Sangamam strengthens cultural bonds and deepens the spirit of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" among the communities involved.
* **Action Required:** No action required.
Key Entities Referenced
Kashi Tamil Sangamam: A cultural exchange initiative emphasizing unity in diversity by connecting Kashi and Tamil Nadu.
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat: A program promoting cultural exchange to strengthen national unity.
Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam: Similar to Kashi Tamil Sangamam, a cultural exchange initiative connecting Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu.
SomnathSwabhimanParv: An event where the Prime Minister interacted with citizens regarding the Kashi Tamil Sangamam and Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam initiatives.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister shares his thoughts emphasising
the growth of Kashi Tamil Sangamam in
strengthening cultural bonds and deepening the
spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
प्रव तथ: 15 JAN 2026 9:36AM by PIB Delhi
On the auspicious occasion of Pongal, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi shared his reflections on
the remarkable growth of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam. He emphasized how the initiative has become a
vibrant platform for cultural exchange, bringing together traditions, languages, and communities in
celebration of India’s unity in diversity.
During his recent visit to Somnath as part of #SomnathSwabhimanParv, the Prime Minister interacted with
citizens who expressed appreciation for initiatives such as the Kashi Tamil Sangamam and Saurashtra
Tamil Sangamam.
In separate posts on X, Shri Modi said:
“During my recent visit to Somnath during #SomnathSwabhimanParv, I met people who were
appreciative of efforts such as the Kashi Tamil Sangamam and Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam. Today, on the
special occasion of Pongal, shared my thoughts on the growth of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam and how it
deepens the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.’
https://www.narendramodi.in/kashi-tamil-sangamam-and-a-tribute-to-ek-bharat-shreshtha-bharat”
During my recent visit to Somnath during #SomnathSwabhimanParv, I met
people who were appreciative of efforts such as the Kashi Tamil Sangamam and
Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam. Today, on the special occasion of Pongal, shared
my thoughts on the growth of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2026
“हाल ही म #SomnathSwabhimanParv के सलसल ेम मुझे सोमनाथ जान ेका सौभाग्य मला। इस दौरान ऐस ेलोग स ेभी मुलाकात हुई, जने काशी-
तमल संगमम और सौराष्ट्र-तमल संगमम जैसे प्रयास क बहुत सराहना क। आज पगल के वशेष अवसर पर मन ेकाशी-तमल संगमम क अब तक क याा के
साथ ही ‘एक भारत, ेष्ठ भारत’ क भावना को और प्रगाढ़ करन ेम इसक भूमका को लेकर अपने वचार साझा कए ह…
https://www.narendramodi.in/hi/kashi-tamil-sangamam-and-a-tribute-to-ek-bharat-shreshtha-bharat”हाल ही म #SomnathSwabhimanParv के सलसले म मुझ े सोमनाथ जाने का सौभाग्य मला। इस
दौरान ऐस े लोग से भी मुलाकात हुई, जने काशी-तमल संगमम और सौराष्ट्र-तमल संगमम जैसे
प्रयास क बहुत सराहना क। आज पगल के वशेष अवसर पर मने काशी-तमल संगमम क अब तक
क याा के साथ ही…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2026
“ேசாம்நாத் சுயமரியாைதப் ெபருவிழாைவ முன்னிட்டு #SomnathSwabhimanParv அண்ைமயில் நான் ேசாம்நாத்திற்குச்
ெசன்றிருந்தேபாது, நான் சந்தித்த மக்கள், காசி தமிழ் சங்கமம், ெசௗராஷ்ட்ர தமிழ் சங்கமம் ேபான்ற முயற்சிகைளப் பாராட்டினார்கள்.
இன்று சிறப்புமிக்க ெபாங்கல் பண்டிைகயின் ேபாது, காசி தமிழ் சங்கமத்தின் வளர்ச்சி குறித்தும், 'ஒேர பாரதம் உன்னத பாரதத்தின்'
உணர்ைவ அது எவ்வாறு வலுப்படுத்துகிறது என்பது பற்றியும் எனது கருத்துக்கைளப் பரிமாறிக் ெகாண்ேடன்.
https://www.narendramodi.in/ta/kashi-tamil-sangamam-and-a-tribute-to-ek-bharat-shreshtha-bharat”
ேசாம்நாத் சுயமரியாைதப் ெபருவிழாைவ முன்னிட்டு #SomnathSwabhimanParv
அண்ைமயில் நான் ேசாம்நாத்திற்குச் ெசன்றிருந்தேபாது, நான் சந்தித்த மக்கள், காசி
தமிழ் சங்கமம், ெசௗராஷ்ட்ர தமிழ் சங்கமம் ேபான்ற முயற்சிகைளப் பாராட்டினார்கள்.
இன்று சிறப்புமிக்க ெபாங்கல் பண்டிைகயின் ேபாது, காசி தமிழ்…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2026
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