Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to renowned Hindi poet and writer Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ on his birth anniversary, saying his works have not only enriched literature but also inspired a sense of dedication to the motherland.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “On the birth anniversary of Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Ji, I pay my heartfelt tribute to him. His powerful poems, imbued with the spirit of public awareness and national pride, continue to inspire courage, valour and self-esteem in the hearts of the people of India even today.”
“His works have not only enriched literature but have also inspired a sense of dedication to the motherland. His towering personality and timeless literary contributions will continue to guide the people of India for generations to come,” PM Modi said in the post.
राष्ट्रकवि रामधारी सिंह दिनकर जी की जयंती पर उन्हें मेरा शत-शत नमन। जनचेतना और राष्ट्रीय स्वाभिमान के भावों से भरी उनकी ओजस्वी कविताएं आज भी देशवासियों के हृदय में शौर्य, तेज और आत्मगौरव का संचार करती हैं। उनकी रचनाएं साहित्य को समृद्ध करने के साथ-साथ मातृभूमि के प्रति समर्पण को…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2026
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also paid tribute to Dinkar on his birth anniversary. In a post on X, Gadkari said: “On the birth anniversary of the greatest poet and writer, Padma Bhushan Ramdhari Singh Dinkar ji, humble salutations to him.”
✒️📖 श्रेष्ठ कवि, लेखक 🇮🇳 पद्म भूषण रामधारी सिंह दिनकर जी की जयंती पर उन्हें विनम्र अभिवादन।🙏🏻#रामधारी_सिंह_दिनकर#RamdhariSinghDinkar pic.twitter.com/yA4FFebyJv
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 23, 2026
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described Dinkar as a towering figure of Hindi literature and paid tribute to him on his birth anniversary.
“On the birth anniversary of the pinnacle figure of Hindi literature, ‘Padma Bhushan’, ‘Rashtra Kavi’ Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’, humble homage,” CM Yogi said in a post on X.
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said Dinkar’s “impartial and fearless pen” awakened national pride and brought renewed energy to the people’s consciousness. He added that the poet’s powerful body of work would continue to strengthen India’s cultural traditions and values.
हिंदी साहित्य के शलाका पुरुष, 'पद्म भूषण', 'राष्ट्रकवि' रामधारी सिंह 'दिनकर' की जयंती पर विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।
उन्होंने अपनी निष्पक्ष एवं निर्भीक लेखनी से राष्ट्रीय स्वाभिमान को जागृत कर जन-जन की चेतना में नई ऊर्जा का संचार किया।
उनका ओजपूर्ण कृतित्व भारत की संस्कृति एवं… pic.twitter.com/iG6cSqe5Nf
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) September 23, 2026
Born on September 23, 1908, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar was one of the most prominent figures in modern Hindi literature. A poet, essayist, patriot and academic, Dinkar came to be widely revered as ‘Rashtrakavi’, or National Poet, for the nationalist spirit and powerful expression that marked much of his literary work. He died on April 24, 1974.
Dinkar received several of India’s major literary and civilian honours during his lifetime. He was awarded the Jnanpith Award for his acclaimed work Urvashi, besides receiving the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Bhushan from the Government of India.
Beyond literature, Dinkar also had a public and academic career. He served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, combining his literary influence with an active role in public life.
His poetry and writings remain associated with themes of nationalism, courage, social consciousness and cultural identity, ensuring that his works continue to hold a prominent place in Hindi literary discourse.
-with inputs from IANS
