PM Modi pays tributes to social reformer Jyotirao Phule

Born in an extremely backward caste in 1827 in Maharashtra, Phule fought against social discrimination and strove to promote education among the most deprived communities. 

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to noted social reformer Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary, and said his commitment to reforming the society will continue to inspire future generations.

In a tweet, Modi also hailed him as a great thinker, philosopher and writer and noted that he was committed to women’s education and empowerment throughout his life.

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महान समाजसेवी, विचारक, दार्शनिक एवं लेखक महात्मा ज्योतिबा फुले की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन। वे जीवनपर्यंत महिलाओं की शिक्षा और उनके सशक्तिकरण के लिए प्रतिबद्ध रहे। समाज सुधार के प्रति उनकी निष्ठा आने वाली पीढ़ियों को प्रेरित करती रहेगी।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 11, 2021

Born in an extremely backward caste in 1827 in Maharashtra, Phule fought against social discrimination and strove to promote education among the most deprived communities.

He and his wife, Savitribai Phule, are considered pioneers for their efforts to promote education among women.

Modi had recently suggested a “vaccination festival” from April 11 to April 14, birth anniversary of Dalit icon Bhim Rao Ambedkar, to push inoculation against the coronavirus among the people eligible for the shots.

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