PM Modi Extends Greetings On Telugu Language Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the 29th of August, took to Twitter and extended greetings to Telugu people on the occasion of Telugu Language Day.

Mr. Modi took to Twitter and extended greetings in both English and Telugu.

Mr. Modi said, "Today we appreciate all those who are making Telugu popular, especially among the youth. I also pay tributes to the great Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy, whose thoughts, writings and social reform endeavours have left a lasting impact on generations."

The day, 29th of August was observed as Telugu Language Day, as it marks the birth anniversary of renowned Telugu writer Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy.

Late Ramamurthy was one of the earliest modern linguists of the Telugu language during the British rule.