Saffron-clad Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar display at Modi event revivies row

Chennai, Oct 11 (UNI) A depiction of Saint Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar in saffron attire featured in the welcome arrangements by BJP to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Porur bypass Metro station in Chennai on Sunday, reviving a controversy that had surfaced time and again, especially uring the previous DMK regime, strong opposition for saffronising the poet. None of the political parties, including the main Opposition DMK, has reacted to it so far. The display was part of the BJP's preparations to welcome Modi, who arrived in Chennai from Delhi to participate in several official programmes including the…