Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders paid tribute to social reformer Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, remembering her pioneering role in women’s education, social equality and nation-building through reform and compassion-driven service.
The backlash erupted after Anurag made a comment while responding to criticism of 'Phule', which is a biopic based on social reformers Jyotirao Phule and his wife Savitribai Phule
Savitribai Phule Jayanti marks the contributions of the social reformer to women’s education and empowerment. Her efforts set the foundation for advancing girls’ education in India
In a statement, the Chief Minister said Savitribai Phule dedicated her life to achieve equality in the society which was crumbling under caste and gender discrimination as well as superstitions.
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.
