New Delhi, March 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met renowned composer Ilaiyaraaja, who is also a Rajya Sabha MP, and said he made history by presenting his first-ever Western classical symphony, Valiant, in London a few days ago.
Modi said in a post on X, “Delighted to meet Rajya Sabha MP Thiru Ilaiyaraaja ji, a musical titan whose genius has a monumental impact on our music and culture. He is a trailblazer in every sense and he made history yet again by presenting his first-ever Western classical symphony, Valiant, in London a few days ago.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets Indian Contingent for Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Parliament.
PM Modi Meets Ilaiyaraaja
Delighted to meet Rajya Sabha MP Thiru Ilaiyaraaja Ji, a musical titan whose genius has a monumental impact on our music and culture.
He is a trailblazer in every sense and he made history yet again by presenting his first-ever Western classical symphony, Valiant, in London a… pic.twitter.com/u2WARcbrQD
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 18, 2025
Modi noted that his performance was accompanied by the world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This momentous feat marks yet another chapter in his unparalleled musical journey — one that continues to redefine excellence on a global scale, he added.
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