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PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Jyothiba Phule

India Blooms News Service | | Apr 11, 2016, at 08:11 pm

#Mahatma Jyothiba Phule # Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Narendra Modi # Narendra Modi pays homage Mahatma Jyothiba Phule

New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Indian activist, thinker, social reformer and writer Mahatma Jyothiba Phule on his 190th birth anniversary.

"Mahatma Phule was a stalwart ahead of his time, who gave voice to the marginalised & sought to end their suffering. Tributes on his Jayanti," Modi tweeted.

Modi said he was inspired by Mahatma Phule's ideals.

"Inspired by Mahatma Phule's ideals, let us collectively work to create an equal & harmonious society where the role of education is pivotal," Modi said.

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