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Prime Minister condoles the demise of Thiru D. Gnanasundaram Ji
प्रविष्टि तिथि: 26 JAN 2026 9:48PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has expressed deep grief over the demise of D. Gnanasundaram.
The Prime Minister said that Thiru D. Gnanasundaram Ji’s contributions to Tamil culture and literature will always be remembered. Through his writings and lifelong dedication, he enriched the cultural consciousness of society, and his works will continue to inspire generations of readers and scholars.
The Prime Minister also recalled interacting with him during his visit to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in January 2024, noting that his understanding of the Kamba Ramayanam was exceptional.
The Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and admirers and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
In a X post, Shri Modi said;
“Deeply pained by the passing of Thiru D. Gnanasundaram Ji. His contribution to Tamil culture and literature will always be remembered. Through his writings and lifelong dedication, he enriched the cultural consciousness of society. His works will continue to inspire generations of readers and scholars.
I recall interacting with him during my visit to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tiruchirappalli in January 2024. His understanding of the Kamba Ramayanam was exceptional.
Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Deeply pained by the passing of Thiru D. Gnanasundaram Ji. His contribution to Tamil culture and literature will always be remembered. Through his writings and lifelong dedication, he enriched the cultural consciousness of society. His works will continue to inspire generations… pic.twitter.com/VzITJnssGM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026
திரு டி. ஞானசுந்தரம் அவர்களின் மறைவு மிகுந்த வேதனையளிக்கிறது. தமிழ்க் கலாச்சாரத்திற்கும் இலக்கியத்திற்கும் அவரின் பங்களிப்பு என்றென்றும் நினைவுகூரப்படும். தனது எழுத்துக்கள் மூலம் வாழ்நாளை அர்ப்பணித்து சமூகத்தின் கலாச்சார உணர்வை அவர் வளப்படுத்தினார். அவரது படைப்புகள்… pic.twitter.com/DTgVIOZV4D
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026
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