Today, the nation pays tribute to social reformer and activist Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary. Born on this day in 1827, Mahatma Phule, along with his wife Savitri Phule, championed the cause of women's education and empowerment, while also fighting against the caste system and untouchability. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla, Union Ministers, and other dignitaries paid floral tributes to Jyotiba Phule at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House complex. Other prominent parliamentarians, including Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar, and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, also paid tributes to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was a visionary social reformer who played a crucial role in challenging the rigid caste system and promoting education and equality for women and marginalized communities in India. In 1873, he founded the Satyashodhak Samaj to advocate for the rights of oppressed communities. Jyotiba Phule's ideology was based on equality, justice, and rationalism. His relentless pursuit of social justice and empowerment left a lasting impact on Indian society.
