CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan has said that in future, a person from Tamil Nadu too could become the Prime Minister of the country. His statement came on October 30 during an interaction with journalists in Madurai. Referring to the strength of Indian democracy, he said every citizen in the country gets the opportunity to reach the highest constitutional and political offices.

Cites examples of Karnataka and Gujarat

The Vice President said leaders from different states in India have reached the post of Prime Minister. He cited the examples of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda from Karnataka and Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Gujarat. He said that just as leaders from these states reached the country’s top post, a person from Tamil Nadu too could become Prime Minister in future.

Offers prayers at Madurai’s Meenakshi temple

Radhakrishnan was on a visit to Madurai. He offered prayers at the famous Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple along with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. During the visit, he prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Madurai, Tamil Nadu and the entire country. He said India would emerge as a global superpower in the times to come.

Pays tribute to Muthuramalingam Thevar

The Vice President, along with the Governor and former Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan, also offered floral tributes at the memorial of freedom fighter and spiritual leader Muthuramalingam Thevar in Pasumpon. The programme was held on the occasion of Thevar’s 119th birth anniversary and 64th death anniversary. Radhakrishnan described him as a strong supporter of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and recalled his contribution to the national and spiritual awakening of the Tamil region.

No Prime Minister from Tamil Nadu so far

It is noteworthy that no person from Tamil Nadu has so far become the Prime Minister of India. However, three persons from the state have reached the post of President and three have become Vice President. C.P. Radhakrishnan is also a Vice President from Tamil Nadu. His statement has become a subject of discussion on regional representation and the possibilities of national leadership in democracy.

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