New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Praising the government’s efforts in conferring Classical Language status on Prakrit, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday attended the Commemoration of Parampujya Acharya Shri 108 Shantisagar Maharaj at Shravanabelagola, Karnataka.

On his maiden visit to the state, the Vice President underscored the strong historical link between Tamil Nadu and Jainism while addressing the event marking the centenary of Acharya Ji’s visit to the sacred site in 1925 for the Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony, said an official statement.

Radhakrishnan also acknowledged the efforts of the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in conferring Classical Language status on Prakrit and launching the Gyan Bharatham Mission to preserve ancient manuscri

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