New Delhi, India
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi were among the dignitaries who paid floral tribute to social reformer Jyotiba Phule on the occasion of his 200th birth anniversary.
The tribute ceremony was held at Prerna Sthal within the Parliament premises in New Delhi, where leaders gathered to honour Phule’s legacy and contributions to Indian society.
Visuals from the site showed top constitutional authorities and political leaders coming together to offer respects, reflecting a rare moment of unity across party lines to commemorate one of India’s most influential social reformers.
Jyotiba Phule is widely remembered for his pioneering work in promoting social equality, fighting caste-based discrimination, and advocating education for women and marginalized communities. His efforts, along with those of Savitribai Phule, laid the foundation for modern social reform movements in India.
The 200th birth anniversary of Phule is being observed across the country with tributes, events, and programmes highlighting his enduring impact on education, social justice, and empowerment.
Leaders across the political spectrum have acknowledged his contributions, emphasizing the continued relevance of his ideas in building an inclusive and equitable society.
The ceremony at Parliament underscores the national significance of Jyotiba Phule’s legacy, as India marks two centuries since the birth of the visionary reformer.
