Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar was remembered on Sunday on the occasion of his 115th birth anniversary, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi and Chief Minister M K Stalin among a host of leaders paying rich tributes to the late freedom fighter.
Rival AIADMK leaders K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam were among those who paid tributes to Thevar.
"I bow to the great Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on the occasion of his Guru Pooja. I also recall his outstanding contribution to our nation, particularly in furthering social empowerment, farmer welfare and removing poverty. His ideals will always inspire us," Modi tweeted.