Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Jyotirao Phule on birth anniversary, says Congress "committed to his values of social justice"

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to Jyotirao Phule on his 197th birth anniversary on Thursday and said the Congress party is committed to the values of social justice shown by the latter.
"I bow down to our source of inspiration, a great social reformer and thinker, continuously fighting for equality and equal rights, who was dedicated to the education and upliftment of women, 'Krantisurya' Mahatma Jyotiba Phule ji, on his birth anniversary," Kharge posted on X.
Referring to the Congress's manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress leader said, "In our 'Nyay Patra', the values of social justice shown by Mahatma Phule such as justice for youth, women, farmer, and labour, are included and we are very seriously committed to them."
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was an Indian social activist, thinker, anti-caste social reformer, and writer from Maharashtra. His work extended to many fields, including the eradication of untouchability and the caste system.
Party MP Rahul Gandhi, also paid his tributes to Phule.
Rahul Gandhi said that the path shown by Phule towards social justice and harmony continues to inspire the people.
"Tribute to the great revolutionary, Indian thinker and social worker Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary. By eradicating the evils prevalent in the society, the path shown by him towards social justice and harmony continues to inspire us," Gandhi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Jyotirao Phule's relentless efforts in the fields of education and women's empowerment have left an indelible mark on society.
PM Modi took to X to pay his tributes to Phule and reiterated his government's commitment to fulfilling the vision of the social reformer to empower the poor and marginalised.
"Today, we pay homage to the great Mahatma Phule on his Jayanti. A visionary social reformer who dedicated his life to fighting injustice and promoting equality, his thoughts give strength to millions. His relentless efforts in the field of education and women empowerment have left an indelible mark on society. Today is an occasion to reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his vision to empower the poor and marginalized," the PM said. (ANI)