Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed happiness over the release of a stamp in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran).

In a social media reply to Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, the Prime Minister said he was a formidable administrator blessed with remarkable vision, foresight and strategic brilliance. He was renowned for his dedication to justice and was a notable patron of Tamil culture. Mr Modi also called upon youngsters to read about Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II’s extraordinary life.