Prime Minister pays tribute to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary; marks the commencement of 200th birth anniversary celebrations

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid rich tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary, describing him as a visionary social reformer who dedicated his life to the ideals of equality, justice, and education.

The Prime Minister remarked that Mahatma Phule was a pioneer in championing the rights of women and the marginalised, ensuring that education became a powerful instrument of empowerment through his efforts. Shri Modi noted that this year marks the significant commencement of the 200th birth anniversary celebrations of the great reformer. To commemorate the occasion, the Prime Minister penned an article sharing how Mahatma Phule remains a guiding light for several people and how his emphasis on education, learning, and the welfare of all remains deeply relevant in today’s age. Shri Modi further prayed that his thoughts continue to guide everyone in the pursuit of societal progress.

In a series of Posts on X the Prime Minister wrote :

"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."