Minister Sri K. Chandrashekhar Rao said that Savitribai Phule is a social activist who fought throughout her life with a strong notion that fulfilment of the achievement of human rights is feasible only through winning the women’s rights.
On the occasion of the country’s first woman teacher Savitribai Phule’s birthday today (January 3), CM KCR remembered her wisdom on social equality and historical contribution of the great lady to the Indian nation.
The Chief Minister said that Savitribai Phule dedicated her life to promote an egalitarian society, which fell apart with caste and gender discrimination and superstitions.
CM KCR said that Savitribhai’s husband Jyoti Rao Phule’s encouragement in this process is great and an inspiration for today’s generation.
The Chief Minister said that Savitribai, despite facing many insults and humiliation in the path she chose for equal rights to weaker sections and women, encountered all hurdles and moved forward with great commitment.
CM KCR praised Savitribai fought with utmost determination against the hostilities. The Chief Minister called upon present generation to pursue the inspiration given by Savitribai as a social reformer, writer and a multi-talented woman who committed to social reforms and for the country’s development.
CM KCR said that their ideas for social development and the country’s growth are still relevant today. The Chief Minister said that Savitribhai Phule’s dedication to the service of the oppressed .
