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We can clearly see the influence of
Mahatma Phule in the work of
Babasaheb Ambedkar. He also used to
say that the development of any
society can be assessed by looking at
the status of women in that society.
Taking inspiration from the life of
Mahatma Phule, Savitribai Phule,
Babasaheb Ambedkar, I request all
the parents and guardians to ensure
My dear countrymen, Mahatma Phule opened schools for education for their daughters. In order
girls in that era; raised his voice
The Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in the to increase the enrollment of
against female infanticide. He also
country is now becoming a new daughters in schools, the Kanya
launched large campaigns to get rid
example of public participation. A few Shiksha Pravesh Utsav has also been
of the water crisis.
days ago, on the 23rd of March, many
started a few days ago… the focus is
celebrations were held in different Friends, the mention of Savitribai
on bringing back to school those girls
corners of the country on Martyrs’
Phule ji is equally important in this who missed their studies for some
Day. The country remembered the
reference to Mahatma Phule.
heroes and heroines of her reason.
Savitribai Phule played a significant
Independence; remembered them
reverently. On the same day I also got role in the formation of many social
the opportunity to dedicate to the institutions. As a teacher and a social Friends,
nation the Biplobi Bharat Gallery at reformer, she also made the society it is a matter of good fortune for all of
Victoria Memorial, Kolkata. This is a aware and encouraged it. Together
very unique gallery to pay tribute to us that we have also got an
they founded the Satyashodhak
the brave revolutionaries of India. If opportunity to work for Panch Teerth
Samaj… they made efforts for the
you get an opportunity, you must associated with Babasaheb. Be it his
empowerment of the people.
certainly visit it. Friends, in the month birthplace in Mhow, Chaityabhoomi
of April we will also celebrate the birth
in Mumbai, his home in London, the
anniversary of two great
Deeksha Bhoomi in Nagpur, or
personalities. Both of them have left
Babasaheb’s Maha-Parinirvana Sthal
their deep impact on Indian society.
These great personalities are - in Delhi, I have had the privilege of
Mahatma Phule and Babasaheb visiting all the places, all sacred sites.
Ambedkar. We will celebrate
I would urge the listeners of ‘Mann Ki
Mahatma Phule’s birth anniversary
Baat’ to visit the places associated
on the 11th of April and Babasaheb’s
with Mahatma Phule, Savitribai
birth anniversary on the 14th of April.
Both of these great men fought Phule and Babasaheb Ambedkar.
persistently against discrimination You will get to learn a lot there.
and inequality.
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