Pune, April 13 -- As the bicentenary birth anniversary year of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country and the state, concern has been expressed regarding the non-availability of his complete literary works through official government channels.

Expressing strong disappointment, Pune Deputy Mayor Parshuram Wadekar has submitted a written representation to State Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, urging immediate action on the matter.

Ahead of the upcoming bicentenary celebration program, a request was made to government departments, including the Government Photo Zincography unit, for the literature of Mahatma Phule. However, officials reportedly informed that no such mate...