Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary, recalling his lasting contributions to India’s cultural, literary and national life.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Tributes to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary. His verses ignited courage and his thoughts had the power to leave a lasting impression on the minds of countless people. He illuminated India’s cultural and national consciousness. He worked towards creating a society that is just and inclusive. His contributions to enriching Tamil literature also remain unparalleled.”
Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to Bharati, describing him as a key figure of modern Tamil literature.
In a post on X, Shah said, “Obeisance to Subramania Bharathi Ji, the architect of modern Tamil literature, on his Jayanti. Braving the atrocities committed by the colonial government, the Mahakavi carried the blazing flame of revolution and fueled the freedom movement with his poems of fiery patriotism. At the same time, he advanced India’s civilizational goal of building a fair and equitable society through social reforms.”
Bharati also championed women’s rights and supported their greater participation in education and public life. He believed women should play a leading role in social progress. Although he opposed British rule, Bharati respected foreigners who appreciated India’s culture, such as Sister Nivedita, who promoted nationalist education in Kolkata and introduced the singing of Vande Mataram in her school.
Bharati, widely regarded as a revolutionary poet, journalist, and social reformer, remains an iconic figure in Indian literature and history. His works continue to influence literary circles, inspire social reform, and strengthen India’s cultural identity.
(With agency inputs)
