Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today paid floral tributes to the great freedom fighter Thiru Subramania Siva at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan on the occasion of his death anniversary.

Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-President said:

“The great freedom fighter Thiru Subramania Siva hailed from the small town of Vatlagundu in the southern part of Tamil Nadu. He travelled to every village, inspiring people to dedicate themselves to India’s freedom with the vibrant slogan ‘Vande Mataram’. Along with the legendary freedom fighter Thiru V. O. Chidambaram Pillai, he was imprisoned by the British colonial government for his unwavering commitment to the nation’s freedom.

Despite contracting leprosy during his imprisonment, he never allowed it to weaken his resolve and continued to serve the cause of India’s independence until his last breath. A deeply patriotic son of India, he worshipped Bharat Mata as his God and devoted his entire life to the service of the motherland.

On his death anniversary, the nation pays its deepest respects and heartfelt tributes to this great patriot."

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