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Remembering Madan Mohan Malaviya: Education Reformer & Nation Builder

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary. Shah highlighted Malaviya's belief in education as a tool for social reform and his founding of Banaras Hindu University. PM Modi praised his role in awakening national consciousness and his unmatched contribution to education. Malaviya, a key independence activist and social reformer, was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2014.

Key Points: Amit Shah, PM Modi Pay Tribute to Madan Mohan Malaviya

  • Founded Banaras Hindu University
  • Fought to end untouchability
  • Transformed press for nation-building
  • Key figure in independence struggle
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Amit Shah pays tribute to Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary

Union Ministers honor Bharat Ratna Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary, highlighting his role in founding BHU and social reforms.

"He played an important role in awakening national consciousness along with social reform to break the chains of slavery. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, December 25

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the founder of Banaras Hindu University and a renowned social reformer, on his birth anniversary.

In a post on 'X', Amit Shah said that Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya considered education a fundamental principle of social reform and inspired the youth to pursue modern education rooted in Indian cultural values by establishing Banaras Hindu University.

The Union Home Minister said that Malaviya ji also made a significant contribution towards transforming the press into a powerful medium for nation-building. He added that Mahamana's lifelong commitment to the eradication of untouchability and his pro-farmer initiatives would always be remembered.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary.PM Modi stated that he remained dedicated throughout his life to the service of the motherland."

He played an important role in awakening national consciousness along with social reform to break the chains of slavery. His unmatched contribution to the field of education in the country can never be forgotten", the Prime Minister said.

Born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) in Uttar Pradesh, Malviya played a key role in the Indian independence struggle against British rule and founded the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1916.

He is also remembered for his role in ending the Indian indenture system, especially in the Caribbean. Malaviya breathed his last on November 12, 1946, at the age of 84.

In 2014, he was posthumously conferred with Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award.

- ANI

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Sarah B
His work to end the indenture system in the Caribbean is something we don't talk about enough. A social reformer with a truly global conscience.
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Priya S
It's good to see leaders remembering our greats. But I wish we saw more concrete action in today's education system to truly honor his legacy. Just tweets and speeches aren't enough.
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Vikram M
Mahamana's fight against untouchability was way ahead of its time. In today's world, his message of social unity is more relevant than ever. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
From Allahabad to the nation's conscience. A real son of the soil. We need to teach our kids about such multifaceted heroes, not just the political ones.
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Karthik V
Founder of one of India's greatest universities, freedom fighter, and social reformer. Bharat Ratna was well-deserved, even if it came late. A true gem.

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