Rani Velu Nachiyar and Veerapandiya Kattabomman

On 3rd January 2026, Vice President, Prime Minister, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister paid tributes to freedom fighters Rani Velu Nachiyar and Veerapandiya Kattabomman on their birth anniversaries.

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan described Rani Velu Nachiyar as one of India’s earliest woman freedom fighters, an enduring symbol of women’s strength, leadership and courage.
He said she was a visionary ruler who stood firmly against colonial domination, exemplifying valour, strategic acumen and exceptional leadership.
The Vice President also hailed Veerapandiya Kattabomman as a valiant son of the soil, whose fearless defiance of colonial oppression became a beacon for India’s freedom movement.
Rani Velu Nachiyar is remembered as one of India’s most courageous warriors, who embodied bravery, tactical mastery and the spirit of self-rule.