Bhopal: Apna Dal (S) Madhya Pradesh celebrated the birth anniversary of the great Indian thinker, writer, and pioneer of social revolution—Mahatma Jyotiba Rao Phule—with great pomp and dignity across various districts of the state. Organized in accordance with the party’s central directives, these events saw enthusiastic participation from active members, including current and former office-bearers, who garlanded Mahatma Phule’s portrait and shed light on his revolutionary ideas.
Speaking on this occasion, National General Secretary and Madhya Pradesh In-charge, R.B. Singh Patel, addressed the party workers, stating, “Jyotiba Phule Ji’s life of struggle and his unwavering dedication to women’s education serve as our ultimate inspiration. Our leader, Smt. Anupriya Patel Ji, is working to unite society by following the path shown by such great luminaries. Every member of the party is committed to taking his mission of social justice to every village across the state.”
In Indore, the observance of this special day was conducted under the guidance of political strategist Dr. Atul Malikram. Speaking at the event, Dr. Malikram remarked, “Mahatma Phule opened the doors of education for those standing at the lowest rung of society; today, Apna Dal (S) is working to empower the ‘last person’ in society by walking the same egalitarian path he advocated.” Former Indore District President Tikam Chand Sharma was also present at the event. Continuing this series of celebrations, programs were organized in Satna under the leadership of former State Youth Wing President, Man Singh Bisen, along with D.P. Patel and Manoj Patel, witnessing the participation of a large number of local party workers.
In Mauganj, the program concluded under the chairmanship of Amritlal Patel, with National Secretary Suryabhan Singh attending as the Chief Guest. In the state capital, Bhopal, the birth anniversary celebrations were successfully organized under the patronage of former state office-bearer Devendra Pratap Singh. Meanwhile, in the Sagar district, party members led by Manish Sarvaiya united to pledge their commitment to upholding Phule Ji’s principles, while in Singrauli, the event was organized by Triloki Singh and Rajesh Pal. Meanwhile, programs concluded successfully under the chairmanship of Pappu Chaure in Itarsi, Lalji Patel in Dewas, Rahul Singh Bhadoria in Gwalior, and Rajendra and Kuber Patel in Chhatarpur. In Katni, a program was held under the chairmanship of B.K. Patel, where Chaituram Patel was present as the chief guest.
Through these events, Apna Dal (S) leaders appealed for continuous efforts to raise awareness regarding education among the neglected and backward sections of society, as well as to advance the cause of women’s empowerment. Organized across the entire state, these programs conveyed a message of social harmony while expressing gratitude to Jyotiba Rao Phule.
