<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to the great freedom fighter V. O. Chidambaram Pillai on his birth anniversary. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, our nation is indebted to V. O. Chidambaram Pillai  for his rich contribution to the freedom struggle. The Prime Minister said, he also placed great emphasis on economic progress and becoming self-reliant. Mr Modi said, the ideals of  V. O. Chidambaram Pillai continue to inspire people.</span><br />