Wed Mar 19 05:15:34 UTC 2025: ## Modi Lauds Ilaiyaraaja’s London Symphony Debut
**New Delhi, March 19, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with renowned music composer and Rajya Sabha MP Ilaiyaraaja in New Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting followed the successful London debut of Ilaiyaraaja’s first western classical symphony, *Valiant*, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
In a statement released by the Press Information Bureau and a post on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi praised Ilaiyaraaja’s groundbreaking achievement, calling him a “musical titan” whose genius has had a “monumental impact” on Indian music and culture. Modi highlighted the historical significance of the London performance, emphasizing Ilaiyaraaja’s continued contributions to the global music scene. The Prime Minister’s statement lauded Ilaiyaraaja as a trailblazer, continually redefining excellence on a global stage.
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