On January 3, 2022, on the birth anniversary of freedom fighter ‘Veeramangai’ (woman of Valour) Velu Nachiyar, the Queen of Sivaganga (1780-1790), who antedates even the Rani of Jhansi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted to celebrate her “indomitable courage” that will keep motivating the coming generation. “Her strong commitment to fight colonialism was remarkable. She personifies the spirit of our Nari Shakti”, the Prime Minister said....