PM Modi to Lead 126-Member Committee for Jyotirao Phule's 200th Birth Anniversary Celebrations
Prime Minister Modi to head 126-member panel for Phule’s 200th birth anniversary
Hindustan Times
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The Indian government has formed a 126-member committee, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to oversee the celebrations for the 200th birth anniversary of social reformer Jyotirao Govindrao Phule. The committee will coordinate activities from April 11, 2026, to April 11, 2028, and includes notable figures from various fields.
- 01The committee is tasked with planning and supervising the celebrations for Jyotirao Phule's 200th birth anniversary.
- 02Prominent members include former presidents, chief ministers, and union ministers.
- 03Notable absentees are Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge from the Congress party.
- 04The celebrations will take place from April 11, 2026, to April 11, 2028.
- 05Jyotirao Phule is recognized for his contributions to women's education and the anti-caste movement.
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The Indian government has established a 126-member committee to commemorate the 200th birth anniversary of social reformer Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm. The committee, notified by the Ministry of Culture, will oversee events from April 11, 2026, to April 11, 2028. Notable members include former Presidents Pratibha Patil and Ram Nath Kovind, former Prime Minister HD Devegowda, and various union ministers like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh. However, key opposition leaders such as Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are not part of the panel. The committee's mandate includes approving policies and guiding the overall commemoration activities. Jyotirao Phule, born in 1827, was a pivotal figure in India's anti-caste movement and is celebrated for advocating women's education and establishing the Satyashodhak Samaj, which aimed to secure equal rights for marginalized communities.
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The formation of this committee signifies the government's commitment to honoring social reformers, which may foster greater awareness and education about social justice issues in India.
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