Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to social reformer Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary on Saturday. He recognised her monumental contributions to education and women’s empowerment.
PM Modi highlighted her enduring impact on social reform in a post on X. He stated, “We remember a pioneer whose life was devoted to the transformation of society through service and education. She was committed to principles of equality, justice and compassion.” He added that her dedication to caring for the vulnerable further strengthens her legacy.
On the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule, we remember a pioneer whose life was devoted to the transformation of society through service and education. She was committed to principles of equality, justice and compassion. She believed that education was the most powerful…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 3, 2026
Leaders Pay Tributes Across the Nation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also honoured Savitribai Phule. He described her as an inspiration for nation-building.
In his social media post, Shah said, “She gave a new direction to women’s empowerment by linking it to their fundamental right to education. By struggling against social evils, she established the country’s first girls’ school and awakened society to the cause of reform.”
नारी शिक्षा और सामाजिक सुधारों की अग्रदूत, सावित्रीबाई फुले जी की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन।
सावित्रीबाई फुले जी ने महिलाओं को शिक्षा के मूल अधिकार से जोड़कर नारी सशक्तीकरण को नई दिशा दी। उन्होंने सामाजिक कुरीतियों के विरुद्ध संघर्ष करते हुए देश के पहले बालिका विद्यालय की… pic.twitter.com/Gm13Fd9prg
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 3, 2026
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised Savitribai as a symbol of social change and human dignity. He highlighted her courage, foresight, and relentless fight for women’s rights.
‘क्रांतिज्योति’ सावित्रीबाई फुले ने अपने साहस, संघर्ष और दूरदर्शिता से समाज में शिक्षा, समानता व महिला अधिकारों की अलख जगाई। उनका जीवन सामाजिक परिवर्तन एवं मानवीय गरिमा का प्रतीक है।
नारी सशक्तिकरण हेतु आजीवन संघर्षरत रहीं सावित्रीबाई फुले की जयंती पर उन्हें विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि। pic.twitter.com/nw0sGx58mc
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 3, 2026
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta lauded her as a ‘symbol of women’s power and the pioneer of social reform’. She noted Savitribai’s efforts against untouchability, gender discrimination, and social inequality.
नारी शक्ति की प्रतीक और समाज सुधार की अग्रदूत क्रांतिज्योति सावित्रीबाई फुले जी की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन।
रूढ़िवादी मानसिकता और प्रतिकूल परिस्थितियों के बावजूद उन्होंने अटूट साहस व दृढ़ संकल्प के साथ नारी शिक्षा की अलख जगाई। देश के पहले बालिका विद्यालय की स्थापना से लेकर… pic.twitter.com/3QytIlQzrS
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) January 3, 2026
Savitribai Phule’s work in education and social reform continues to resonate across India. Her example inspires generations to pursue equality, justice, and empowerment.
Leaders across the country emphasised that her life of sacrifice and dedication guides contemporary social and educational initiatives.
Born in 1831, Savitribai remains celebrated as the first female teacher of modern India. She continues to symbolise social reform and equality.
Married to social activist Jyotirao Phule at the age of 10, Savitribai collaborated with her husband to challenge social evils. Together, they advanced women’s education in Maharashtra.
They established the country’s first school for girls. Through this initiative, they promoted education as a powerful tool for societal transformation.
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