Vice President Jagdeep Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed deep grief over the demise of Dr Th. Gnanasundaram, former Deputy Director of the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT). The leaders paid tribute to his contributions in the field of Tamil studies and classical research.
In their messages, both leaders highlighted Dr Gnanasundaram’s scholarly work and his role in promoting Tamil language and literature at the national and international level. They noted that his passing is a significant loss to the academic and cultural community.
Dr Gnanasundaram was widely respected for his dedication to classical Tamil research and his efforts to preserve and promote India’s linguistic heritage. His tenure at CICT was marked by initiatives to strengthen research, documentation, and dissemination of Tamil’s rich literary traditions.
The Vice President and Prime Minister extended condolences to Dr Gnanasundaram’s family, colleagues, and admirers, affirming that his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of scholars and researchers.
