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Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Receives Warm Welcome in Coimbatore and Tiruppur on Maiden Visit to Tamil Nadu after Assuming Office
Vice-President Calls for Collective Efforts to Achieve Viksit Bharat
Vice-President Stresses Service, Integrity, and Nation-Building as Core Values
Vice-President Pays Floral Tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Tiruppur Kumaran
Vice-President Lauds Shanthalinga Ramasamy Adigalar on his Centenary celebrations, Hails His Contribution to Spiritual Education and Social Harmony
Posted On: 28 OCT 2025 7:19PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, arrived in Coimbatore today on his maiden visit to Tamil Nadu (October 28–30, 2025) after assuming office, following his return from an official visit to the Republic of Seychelles. He was accorded a warm reception by the people of Coimbatore at the Coimbatore International Airport upon his arrival.
Hon’ble Vice-President, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, arrived in Coimbatore today on his maiden visit to Tamil Nadu after assuming office, following his return from an official visit to the Republic of Seychelles.
He was accorded a warm reception by the people of Coimbatore. pic.twitter.com/CYG8Xmfy4i
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 28, 2025
Later, Shri C P Radhakrishnan was accorded a grand felicitation by the Coimbatore Citizen Forum at CODISSIA, Coimbatore, where he was also presented with a Guard of Honour. Expressing gratitude for the affection of the people, the Vice-President spoke about the values of service, integrity, and nation-building. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to achieve Viksit Bharat and highlighted the vital contribution of every region to the nation’s progress.
Hon’ble Vice-President, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan was accorded a grand felicitation by the Coimbatore Citizen Forum at CODISSIA, Coimbatore. He was also presented with a Guard of Honour.
Expressing gratitude for the affection of the people, the Vice-President spoke about the… pic.twitter.com/tOHZmh7GLz
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 28, 2025
Sharing his long association with Coimbatore, the Vice-President appreciated the industrious spirit and enterprising nature of its people, which have made the city vibrant, energetic, and prosperous. He underlined the importance of ensuring the welfare of workers for the overall growth of industries and enterprises. He observed that agricultural development goes hand in hand with the progress of manufacturing and industrial sectors. Quoting Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi, he said that the growth of industries, manufacturing, and commerce is essential for making Bharat a prosperous nation. He stressed that to achieve Viksit Bharat, every individual must contribute, and Tamil Nadu has a crucial role in this journey.
Later, the Vice-President visited the Town Hall Corporation Building in Coimbatore and paid floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, in solemn remembrance of the Father of the Nation.
Hon’ble Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan offered floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, at the Town Hall Corporation Building in Coimbatore, in solemn remembrance of the Father of the Nation. pic.twitter.com/ErTh9UAjxI
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 28, 2025
He also participated in the centenary celebrations of Shanthalinga Ramasamy Adigalar at Perur Mutt, Coimbatore, where he lauded Adigalar’s lifelong service in spreading spiritual values, promoting education, and fostering a disciplined and harmonious society.
Hon’ble Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan participated in the centenary celebrations of Shanthalinga Ramasamy Adigalar at Perur Mutt, Coimbatore.
On the occasion, the Vice-President commended Adigalar’s exemplary and lifelong dedication to the dissemination of spiritual… pic.twitter.com/cURtkq7lAi
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 28, 2025
In the evening, the Vice-President visited his hometown Tiruppur, where he received a warm welcome and paid floral tributes at the statues of Tiruppur Kumaran and Mahatma Gandhi.
On October 29, 2025, the Vice-President will attend a felicitation programme in Tiruppur. In the evening, he will reach Madurai and offer prayers at the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple.
On October 30, 2025, the Vice-President will attend the Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Jayanthi programme at Pasumpon in Ramanathapuram district.
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