Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today paid tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his 200th birth anniversary. In a social media post, Mr Birla described Mahatma Phule as a great social reformer, a visionary of his era, and a pioneering revolutionary. He said that Mahatma Phule transformed education into a powerful instrument for positive social change, opening new avenues of opportunities for women and deprived communities.

Mr Birla noted that Mahatma Phule’s fight against social evils, caste discrimination, and inequalities was not merely a movement but a comprehensive social awakening that gave a new direction to India’s consciousness. He added that the ideals, thoughts, and struggles of Jyotiba Phule will continue to guide and inspire future generations.