Andhra Pradesh, April 11 -- Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) president and Pulivendla MLA, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy paid tribute to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his 197th birth anniversary today (April 11).

"Jyotirao Phule was a pioneer of social equality and women's education. He was a great social reformer who worked throughout his life for the upliftment of the oppressed classes and their educational development. Tributes to Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary today," Reddy's X post read.

Every year, April 11 is remembered as Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jayanti to celebrate Phule's contributions to the country.

Born in the Satara district of Maharashtra, Jyotiba Phule was a renowned Indian social activist, reformer and writer. ...