NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI/NEW DELHI, JULY 6
Iconic music composer Ilaiyaraaja, legendary athlete P T Usha, Philanthropist Veerendra Heggade and Film Director and screenwriter Vijayendra Prasad Garu have been nominated for Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Rajya Sabha nominees on Twitter.
அவரது படைப்புகளைப் போலவே, எழுச்சி ஊட்டுவதாய் அவரது வாழ்க்கைப் பயணமும் அமைந்துள்ளது – எளிய பின்புலத்திலிருந்து உயர்ந்து எட்ட இயலா சாதனைகளை படைத்தவர். அவர் மாநிலங்களவைக்கு நியமிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது மிகுந்த மகிழ்ச்சி அளிப்பதாய் உள்ளது.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2022
രാജ്യസഭയിലേക്ക് നാമനിർദേശം ചെയ്യപ്പെട്ടതിന് അഭിനന്ദനങ്ങൾ. @PTUshaOfficial
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2022
Shri Veerendra Heggade Ji is at the forefront of outstanding community service. I have had the opportunity to pray at the Dharmasthala Temple and also witness the great work he is doing in health, education and culture. He will certainly enrich Parliamentary proceedings. pic.twitter.com/tMTk0BD7Vf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2022
“The creative genius of @ilaiyaraaja Ji has enthralled people across generations. His works beautifully reflect many emotions. What is equally inspiring is his life journey- he rose from a humble background and achieved so much. Glad that he has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha,” Modi said.
Calling PT Usha an “inspiration for every Indian”, PM Modi said, “Her accomplishments in sports are widely known but equally commendable is her work to mentor budding athletes over the last several years. Congratulations to her on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha.”
He also shared his pictures with Usha and Ilaiyaraaja along with his congratulatory messages in separate tweets.
The prime minister said Veerendra Heggade will “enrich Parliamentary proceedings”.
“Shri Veerendra Heggade Ji is at the forefront of outstanding community service. I have had the opportunity to pray at the Dharmasthala Temple and also witness the great work he is doing in health, education and culture,” PM Modi said.
PM Modi congratulated V Vijayendra Prasad, who is associated with the creative world for decades.
“His works showcase India’s glorious culture and have made a mark globally,” PM Modi said.
Thank you honb @PMOIndia for honouring music genius thiru @ilaiyaraaja for his decades of contribution as music composer Singer inter linking Folk music & traditional music touching hearts of millions.Tamilnadu feels honoured for the unique. honour bestowed upon him. https://t.co/fOGNX34t5S
— Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan (@DrTamilisai4BJP) July 6, 2022
Extraordinary musical genius and inspirational life journey of Thiru. Ilaiyaraaja @ilaiyaraaja have inspired and continue to inspire generations. Hon'ble Governor Thiru.R.N.Ravi congratulated him on his nomination to Rajya Sabha. @PMOIndia @HMOIndia pic.twitter.com/eDsgD4Bcw6
— LOK BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU (@lokbhavan_tn) July 6, 2022
மாநிலங்களவை உறுப்பினராக நியமிக்கப்பட்டிருக்கும் அருமை நண்பர் இசைஞானி இளையராஜா அவர்களுக்கு என்னுடைய மனமார்ந்த வாழ்த்துகள் @ilaiyaraaja
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) July 6, 2022