Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has bowed to social reformer, thinker, writer and philosopher Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary. Mr. Baghel has said that Jyotiba Phule was a strong opponent of the prevailing caste system in Indian society and discrimination based on it. He did many works for the upliftment of women and downtrodden. Mahatma Phule promoted women’s education. He also educated his wife, Mrs. Savitribai Phule, by which she became the first teacher of India. Mahatma Phule established Satyashodhak Samaj to end discrimination against Dalits and give them a place in the society. Mr. Baghel said that Mahatma Phule wanted to free the society from superstitions and malpractices. He stressed on the education of all classes to free the society from the evils. The Chief Minister said that the spirit of service and thoughts of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule will always inspire us to serve the poor and downtrodden and establish equality in the society. Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading
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