Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, September 11, paid tributes to Vinoba Bhave on his birth anniversary. PM Modi said , Vinoba Bhave carried forward the noble Gandhian principles after India attained independence.
PM Modi said his mass movements were aimed at ensuring a better quality of life for the poor and downtrodden. His emphasis on collective spirit will always continue to inspire generations.
"Mahatma Gandhi described him as someone who was absolutely against untouchability, unwavering in his commitment to India's freedom and a firm believer in non-violence as well as constructive work. He was a thinker par excellence," Mr. Modi tweeted. The Prime Minister also tweeted his tributes to Tamil literary icon Subramania Bharati on his 100th death anniversary on Saturday. Admired for his simplicity, work and outlook, Mr. Bhave's comments seen to be supportive of the Emergency period had also drawn criticism.
Mahatma Gandhi described him as someone who was absolutely against untouchability, unwavering in his commitment to India’s freedom and a firm believer in non-violence as well as constructive work. He was a thinker par excellence.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 11, 2021
Tributes to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his Jayanti. pic.twitter.com/SEDDY1oo0A
Born in 1895, Mr. Bhave dedicated his life to propagating Gandhian values and is particularly known for "Bhoodan" campaign as he persuaded people across the country to donate a part of their land that he distributed among the landless poor.
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