Fri Jan 03 03:10:00 UTC 2025: **Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Minister Pay Tribute to Savitribai Phule**
AMARAVATI, Andhra Pradesh – January 3, 2025 – Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh today paid tribute to Savitribai Phule on her 194th birth anniversary. Both leaders lauded Phule’s pioneering work in women’s education and her fight against caste discrimination, patriarchy, and untouchability.
Chief Minister Naidu, in a statement released via X (formerly Twitter), highlighted Phule’s establishment of Pune’s first girls’ school in 1848 as a remarkable feat that challenged societal norms. He emphasized that her spirit of defiance and commitment to social reform serves as an inspiration, particularly aligning with the Telugu Desam Party’s commitment to women’s empowerment and reservation policies.
Minister Lokesh described Phule as a courageous social reformer and the first female teacher and writer, praising her unwavering belief in the transformative power of education for women’s liberation. He quoted her famous words, “Our only enemy is ignorance; our goal is to overcome it through education,” and celebrated her life-long dedication to social justice. Lokesh stated that continuing her legacy of social activism is the most fitting tribute to her memory.
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