Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to Savitribai Phule and Rani Velu Nachiyar on their birth anniversaries, saying both inspired society with their compassion and courage. He further stated that the contributions made by both of them towards the nation is invaluable.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Tributes to Savitribai Phule and Rani Velu Nachiyar on their Jayanti. Both of them inspired society with their compassion and courage. Their contribution towards our nation is invaluable. Here is how we paid tributes to them during the recent #MannKiBaat."
The Prime Minister also shared his remarks hailing their contribution during his Mann Ki Baat broadcast last Sunday. In his remarks during Mann Ki Baat broadcast, PM Modi had stated that the personalities of Phule and Nachiar are like a lighthouse, which will continue to show the way to further woman power in every era.
He had lauded Savitribai Phule for the contribution in the field of education and social reform. "The name of Rani Velu Nachiyar is also one among the many great personalities of the country who fought against foreign rule. My brothers and sisters of Tamil Nadu still remember her by the name of Veera Mangai i.e. brave woman," he had said, as quoted by PTI.
The bravery with which Rani Velu Nachiyar fought against the British and the valour she displayed is very inspiring, he had stated. Phule was a pioneer in women's education and Nachiyar was a Tamil queen lauded for waging war with the colonial empire in the 18th century.