<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to noted social reformer Jyotirao Phule, recalling his towering contribution to social justice and empowering the downtrodden.</p>.<p>The 19th-century reformer, who came from a backward caste, worked tirelessly for the empowerment of deprived communities and was joined by his illustrious wife Savitribai Phule in the cause, especially in promoting education among women.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/khalistan-movement-fizzling-out-due-to-pro-sikh-steps-taken-by-pm-modi-sikh-delegation-to-fm-sitharaman-1208479.html" target="_blank">Khalistan movement fizzling out due to pro-Sikh steps taken by PM Modi: Sikh delegation to FM Sitharaman</a></strong></p>.<p>Modi tweeted, "On his birth anniversary, I bow to Mahatma Phule and recall his towering contribution to social justice and empowering the downtrodden. His thoughts give hope and strength to millions."</p>.<p>The prime minister also posted a clip of his earlier speeches lauding Phule and his contribution to society.</p>
<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to noted social reformer Jyotirao Phule, recalling his towering contribution to social justice and empowering the downtrodden.</p>.<p>The 19th-century reformer, who came from a backward caste, worked tirelessly for the empowerment of deprived communities and was joined by his illustrious wife Savitribai Phule in the cause, especially in promoting education among women.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/khalistan-movement-fizzling-out-due-to-pro-sikh-steps-taken-by-pm-modi-sikh-delegation-to-fm-sitharaman-1208479.html" target="_blank">Khalistan movement fizzling out due to pro-Sikh steps taken by PM Modi: Sikh delegation to FM Sitharaman</a></strong></p>.<p>Modi tweeted, "On his birth anniversary, I bow to Mahatma Phule and recall his towering contribution to social justice and empowering the downtrodden. His thoughts give hope and strength to millions."</p>.<p>The prime minister also posted a clip of his earlier speeches lauding Phule and his contribution to society.</p>