Tributes paid to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on 135th death anniversary in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov. 28 -- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy paid tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his 135th death anniversary on Friday.

In a message posted on social media platform X, he recalled Phule as a reformer who dedicated his life to equality, education, women's empowerment and the upliftment of marginalised communities.

Telangana Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar also offered homage at the Minister's Quarters, where he garlanded Phule's portrait and reflected on his contribution towards social justice.

BC Welfare Department Principal Secretary Sridhar, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Gurukul Secretary Saidulu, Additional Director Alok Kumar and other officials attended the programme.

Ponnam Prabhakar described...