Modi remembers Adi Shankaracharya, pays tribute to Pope Francis at Kerala port event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Vizhinjam International Seaport commissioning, honored Adi Shankaracharya's spiritual contributions and mourned Pope Francis's passing. Modi highlighted Shankaracharya's role in unifying India's spiritual consciousness, linking it to his party's cultural nationalism. He also acknowledged Kerala's harmony, mentioning the ancient Saint Thomas Church and India's respect for Pope Francis's service and inclusivity.