HM Amit Shah Pays Tribute To Tagore On 84th Death Anniversary; Lauds His Cultural Legacy

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid heartfelt homage to Rabindranath Tagore on his 84th death anniversary, honouring the literary titan’s contributions to India’s cultural and national awakening.

In a message shared on social media platform ‘X’, Shah referred to Tagore as the composer of India’s national anthem and a global ambassador of Indian philosophy.

He wrote, “Respectful tributes on the death anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the great litterateur, composer of the national anthem and global propagator of Indian philosophy.”

He further noted, “During the freedom struggle, his timeless creations paved a new path by infusing the nation with self-esteem, cultural consciousness and the spirit of independence.”

Amit Shah highlighted Tagore’s role in founding Visva-Bharati University, an institution rooted in Indian educational values and global cultural exchange.

Tagore’s establishment of the university in 1921 reflected his vision for holistic learning and national pride.

Shah remarked that Tagore’s vision would continue to guide generations in the task of nation-building.

Tributes from Across the Political Spectrum

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also paid tribute to the Nobel laureate, recalling Tagore’s central role in shaping India’s cultural ethos.

“Remembering the true soul of our National Anthem Jana-Gana-Mana, Indian Polymath, Nobel Laureate, Social reformer Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore ji on his death anniversary,” Gadkari wrote.

Born on 7 May 1861, Tagore passed away on 7 August 1941 at the age of 80.

Widely revered as the ‘Bard of Bengal’, Tagore was more than a poet — he was a painter, composer, playwright, and reformer whose works profoundly influenced the Indian subcontinent.

In 1913, Tagore became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature for his deeply spiritual collection Gitanjali. He is uniquely credited with composing the national anthems of both India (Jana Gana Mana) and Bangladesh (Amar Shonar Bangla).

A Voice of Conscience

Tagore’s moral courage was equally significant. In 1919, he renounced the Knighthood conferred upon him by the British Crown in protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre — a move that cemented his role as a moral voice during India’s independence movement.

His prolific output — over 2,000 songs, eight novels, 84 short stories, and countless essays — continues to inspire across borders.

His ideas remain deeply woven into India’s cultural and educational fabric.

As the nation remembered Tagore on this solemn occasion, leaders and citizens alike reflected on his timeless teachings, which continue to echo in India’s ongoing journey of self-realisation and cultural pride.

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