PM Modi pays homage to Tagore, terms him ‘timeless voice of India’s civilisational soul’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, May 9, 2026, paid tribute to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary and said he left his mark as an outstanding philosopher, educationist, artist and “the eternal voice of India’s spirit of civilization”.

Tagore’s birth anniversary is celebrated on ‘Pochishe Boishakh’ or the 25th of the Bengali month of Boishak, known as Rabindra Jayanti.

“Today, on the special day of Pochishe Boishakh, we pay our heartfelt respects to Gurudev Tagore,” Mr. Modi said in a post on ‘X’.

He said Gurudev Tagore was a writer, thinker and poet of extraordinary intelligence.

“He left his mark as an outstanding philosopher, educationist, artist and the timeless voice of India’s spirit of civilization. He expressed the deepest emotions of humanity and the noblest ideals of our culture,” the Prime Minister said. he said.

Mr. Modi said Tagore enriched the society with new thoughts, creative energy and cultural confidence.

“We remember him with deep respect and gratitude. May his thoughts continue to enlighten minds and guide us in our work,” he said.

Tagore was born on the 25th Boishakh 1268 according to the Bengali calendar (May 7, 1861 according to the Gregorian calendar).

Suvendu pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary, describing the Nobel prize as an “eternal star” in the sky of Bengali literature and culture.

In a post on X, he said Tagore’s “immortal creations, humanistic philosophy and patriotism” have guided people through the ages.

“I wish human civilization to progress, inspired by the great message of ‘Where the mind is fearless and the head is held high’. I pay my humble tribute to the poet-sage on his birth anniversary,” Mr. Adhikari said.

He further said, “On the birth anniversary of world poet, Nobel laureate, world-famous poet-sage Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, I pay my heartfelt respects. His immortal creations, humane philosophy and patriotism have guided us through the ages. He will forever shine as an eternal star in the sky of Bengali literature and culture.”