New Delhi : A Congress MP on Friday sought Bharat Ratna for renowned social reformer Jyotirao Phule and his wife Savitribai Phule, a pioneer in women’s education.
Rajiv Satav made the
demand in Lok Sabha
during the Zero Hour,
saying their work in social reform and women’s education was
path-breaking, reports PTI.
Savitribai Phule was the first woman teacher in
India, he said, adding that her husband actively
encouraged her efforts and the couple opened the first school for girls.
The Maharashtrian
couple are hailed for their work in social reforms, fight against caste-based discrimination and work for education of women and dignity for widows,
issues which were
considered a tabboo in 18th century.
