NEW DELHI: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, led the party on Saturday in paying heartfelt tributes to Jyotiba Phule on his 200th birth anniversary, stating that his ideals and thoughts will continue to inspire generations in the pursuit of social justice and equality.
LoP Rahul Gandhi said, "I pay my humble tributes to the great social reformer, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, on his birth anniversary. He dedicated his entire life to safeguarding the rights and entitlements of the Bahujans. His struggle against discrimination and inequality illuminated the path of equality and justice for the nation. His ideals and thoughts will forever continue to inspire us to move forward in the pursuit of social justice."
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took to social media 'X' and said, "'No individual should tolerate injustice, whether it is directed against oneself or against anyone else'." ~ Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. ‘Krantisurya’ (Sun of the Revolution), Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, dedicated his entire life to the establishment of social justice. He waged a vigorous struggle against caste-based discrimination, social evils, and superstition, and ignited the flame of equality and women's empowerment within society. On the birth anniversary of this great social reformer, profound thinker, and source of inspiration for us all — Mahatma Phule — we offer our humble tributes and countless salutations."