Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that Kashi Tamil Sangamam is further strengthening the sense of oneness among the people of the country

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that Kashi Tamil Sangamam is further strengthening the sense of oneness among the people of the country. Speaking at an academic session as chief guest as part of Kashi Tamil Sangamam being organized at Banaras Hindu University, the minister added that be it North or the South, the people of India are one.
The Finance Minister said, even though we speak different languages, follow different customs, the essence is the same-We are one and united. Highlighting the ancient links of Kashi and Tamil Nadu, the minister said that both have been the lands of knowledge and wisdom. She said, Kashi Tamil Sangamam is a perfect occasion to explore and rediscover this shared legacy.
Expressing gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the organization of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, the Finance Minister said that under his idea of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” the Sangamam is serving as the meeting point of the two diverse and rich cultures. The Union Minister also participated in panel discussion at Kashi Tamil Sangamam and interacted with students of Banaras Hindu University.
The one month long event Kashi – Tamil sangamam started on 17th of last month when more than 1400 delegates from Tamilnadu participated in the event at Varanasi. The sangamam is being organized by the Government of India as a part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” and to uphold the Spirit of “Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat”.
The objective of sangamam is to rediscover, reaffirm and celebrate the age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi – two of the country’s most important and ancient seats of learning.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam aims to provide an opportunity for scholars, students, philosophers, traders, artisans and people from other walks of life from the two regions to come together, share their knowledge, culture and best practices and learn from each others’ experience.
The endeavour is in sync with National Education Policy 2020’s emphasis on integrating the wealth of Indian Knowledge Systems with modern systems of knowledge. More than 2500 delegates from Tamil Nadu are visiting Kashi during the month long event.