Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh): The 199th birth anniversary of renowned social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University on Saturday.
The समारोह was held under the supervision of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh, who led the tributes to the great thinker and visionary. The programme began with floral tributes and garlanding of Phule’s statue located within the university premises. Prof. Singh, along with Registrar Harish Chandra and other dignitaries, paid homage by offering pushpanjali at the statue and portrait of Mahatma Phule.
The event was organized under the aegis of the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research Chair and conducted under the guidance of its coordinator, Dr. Suresh Kumar.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. K.P. Singh emphasized the enduring relevance of Phule’s ideas in contemporary society. He described Mahatma Phule not merely as an individual but as a powerful ideology rooted in equality, humanity, and universal access to education. Highlighting his contributions, the Vice-Chancellor said that Phule’s efforts to empower marginalized communities through education have grown into a strong foundation for modern India.
He further noted that Phule’s life teaches the true purpose of education—to create awareness, self-respect, and sensitivity towards the rights of others. Prof. Singh called upon teachers, students, and staff to incorporate these values into their academic and personal lives and contribute towards building an equitable and just society.
The programme witnessed participation from members of the teaching fraternity, university staff, and a large number of students. Among those present were RUTA Teachers Association campus president Dr. Manoj Kumar Singh, Prof. Saleem Khan, and Sudhakar Maurya, along with several other faculty members and employees.
Participants collectively pledged to follow the ideals of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and to keep his legacy alive through meaningful action and social commitment.
Report by Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly.
