Vice President C P Radhakrishnan today paid tributes to freedom fighter Thiyagi Tiruppur Kumaran on his birth anniversary. In a social media post, Mr. Radhakrishnan said that Kumaran hailed from a humble background and dedicated himself to the nation’s freedom struggle at a young age.

Paying homage to his heroism and sacrifice, the Vice President noted that Kumaran’s fearless resistance to foreign rule and his deep love for the motherland remain immortalised in India’s history. Mr. Radhakrishnan added that Kumaran’s courage and sacrifice, exemplified by his determination to hold the national flag aloft even in the moment of laying down his life, will continue to inspire generations with a spirit of patriotism and devotion to the nation.