NEW DELHI, Apr 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to renowned social reformer Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary and said his life was dedicated to the ideals of equality, justice and education.
He also said Phule was a pioneer in championing the rights of women and the marginalised.
Phule was born on April 11, 1827, in Maharashtra and died on November 28, 1890.
“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,” Modi said in a post on X.
“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,” he said.
The prime minister said that through Phule’s efforts, education became a powerful instrument of empowerment. (Agencies)
