PM Modi Honors Savitribai Phule: A Tribute to Bharatbhumi's Remarkable Daughters

New Delhi, Jan 3 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep admiration for Savitribai Phule, a trailblazer in education and social reform, during her birth anniversary on Friday, asserting that Bharatbhumi has always celebrated its remarkable daughters.

In a post on the social media platform X, PM Modi underscored her profound influence on women's empowerment and education.

He stated: "I pay my respects to Savitribai Phule Ji on her birth anniversary. She stands as a symbol of women’s empowerment and was a pioneer in education and social reform. Her legacy continues to motivate us as we strive for a better quality of life for all."

A video shared on X saw PM Modi elaborating on Savitribai Phule's visionary contributions, highlighting her lasting impact: "Whenever Savitribai Phule Ji is mentioned, her unmatched contributions to education and social reform spring to mind. She was a fierce advocate for women's education and the empowerment of the underprivileged, boldly challenging outdated beliefs and practices. Together with Mahatma Phule Ji, she founded schools for girls, significantly contributing to societal development."

Regarding Savitribai Phule's poetry, PM Modi remarked, "Her poems have been a source of inspiration and self-assurance. She also encouraged people to support one another in times of need."

"The Bharatbhumi has consistently taken pride in its extraordinary daughters, and Savitribai Phule's values and contributions will keep inspiring future generations to uplift women’s power," he added.

PM Modi wrapped up his message by urging collective action to uphold Phule's vision, hoping for a society where education empowers every individual and women rise with dignity and strength.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also praised Savitribai Phule’s contributions to women's education and social equality on the social media platform X. He stated: "When we discuss women's education and social equality in our nation, Savitribai Phule's name is mentioned with great respect. She not only educated women about their rights but also transformed education into a potent tool for social reform. By eliminating anti-women practices, she redefined the dignity of women. I pay my respects to the illustrious social reformer Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary."

In a similar vein, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge commended Savitribai Phule for her groundbreaking work in promoting women's education and advocating for the oppressed. In a post on X, he quoted Phule and emphasized her lasting legacy: "Study to live with dignity; education is the true jewel of humanity." ... Savitribai Phule. I pay humble tributes on the birth anniversary of Kranti Jyoti, a remarkable educator and poet, the nation’s first female teacher, and our source of inspiration, Savitribai Phule Ji. She opened avenues for women's education and fought tirelessly for the rights of the marginalized, Dalits, and the oppressed, making an unparalleled contribution to social justice."

Savitribai Phule, an iconic figure in India’s reform movement, was the first female teacher in the country and a relentless advocate for equality and education. Her legacy continues to inspire generations to champion the causes of education, social justice, and empowerment.