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PM Modi Leads Tributes to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on His 200th Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tribute to social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his 200th birth anniversary. He lauded Phule as a visionary who dedicated his life to equality, justice, and making education a tool for empowerment. President Droupadi Murmu and other political leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, also paid floral tributes at Parliament's Prerna Sthal. Phule, alongside his wife Savitribai, is celebrated for eradicating caste discrimination and pioneering women's education in India.

Key Points: PM Modi Pays Tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on 200th Anniversary

  • 200th birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule
  • Championed rights of women and marginalised
  • Pioneer of women's education in India
  • Formed Satyashodhak Samaj for equality
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"Pioneer in championing rights of women, marginalised": PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on 200th birth anniversary

PM Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders honor social reformer Jyotiba Phule, a pioneer for women's rights and education.

"He was a pioneer in championing the rights of women and the marginalised. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, April 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his 200th birth anniversary, lauding him for championing the rights of women and the marginalised.

"On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, paying tributes to a visionary social reformer who dedicated his life to the ideals of equality, justice and education. He was also a pioneer in championing the rights of women and the marginalised. Through his efforts, education became a powerful instrument of empowerment. This year, we mark the start of his 200th birth anniversary celebrations. May his thoughts continue to guide everyone in the pursuit of societal progress," PM Modi wrote on X.

Earlier today, President Droupadi Murmu, along with PM Modi, paid a floral tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule at Prerna Sthal on the Parliament premises.

Among other leaders, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Union Ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and JP Nadda, and former Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh also paid tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule was a renowned Indian social activist, reformer, and writer from Maharashtra. Born on April 11, 1827, in Satara, Maharashtra, he's best known for his tireless efforts to eradicate the caste system, promote women's education, and empower the oppressed.

He, along with his followers, formed the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society of Seekers of Truth) to attain equal rights for peasants and people from lower castes.

Phule is regarded as an important figure in Maharashtra's social reform movement. He and his wife, Savitribai Phule, were pioneers of women's education in India.

Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation on Independence Day, announced that the 200th birth anniversary of social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule would be commemorated with events aimed at transforming lives.

Emphasising Phule's principles, PM Modi stated, "In the principles of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, the mantras he gave, lie inspiration for us - priority to the backwards. Giving priority to the poor, we want to scale the heights of transformation, and with transparent strategies, we want to bring forth the backward and poor."

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone relatively new to learning about Indian history, figures like Phule are incredibly inspiring. His focus on education as a tool for empowerment is a universal truth. More power to initiatives that celebrate such reformers and spread awareness about their work.
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Priya S
A great tribute. But true respect would be to aggressively implement his vision. Our education system still has miles to go in terms of real equality and access for the marginalised. Let's hope the year-long celebrations translate into concrete policy actions for the poor and backward communities.
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Rohit P
Jai Bhim! Phule ji's struggle was revolutionary for its time. He and Savitribai faced immense opposition to open schools for girls and lower castes. We owe our constitutional values of equality to such reformers. His message is more relevant than ever.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the bipartisan acknowledgment. Phule's work on education and social equity seems to be a unifying point in Indian politics, which is good. His life is a powerful lesson in courage and conviction.
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Kavya N
As a teacher, Savitribai Phule is my ultimate inspiration. This couple didn't just talk, they acted. They built schools, taught personally, and faced social boycott. Celebrating them is fine, but are we teaching their full, radical history in our textbooks? That's the real tribute.

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