PM Modi pays tributes to Basava on birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated Basava Jayanthi, honoring the 12th-century social reformer Basava's birth anniversary, acknowledging his profound wisdom and efforts to uplift the marginalized. Modi highlighted Basava's vision for society as a continuing guide. He also extended greetings for Akshaya Tritiya, expressing hope that it strengthens the resolve to build a 'Viksit Bharat'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to Basava, a revered 12th century social reformer, philosopher and administrator born in the present-day Karnataka, on his birth anniversary. In a post on X, Modi said, On the auspicious occasion of Basava Jayanthi, we remember the profound wisdom of Jagadguru Basaveshwara. His vision for society and his tireless efforts to uplift the marginalised continue to guide us.

Basava is a revered figure, especially among the Lingayats. The prime minister also greeted people on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, wishing that it renders a new strength to the resolve of building a 'Viksit India'..