PM Modi pays homage to Tagore, terms him ‘timeless voice of India’s civilisational soul’
Tagore’s birth anniversary is celebrated on ‘Pochishe Boishakh’ or the 25th of the Bengali month of Boishak, known as Rabindra Jayanti.
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“Today, on the special day of Pochishe Boishakh, we pay our heartfelt respects to Gurudev Tagore,” PM Modi said in a post on ‘X’. he said.
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.
PM 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 efforts,” he said.
Tagore was born on the 25th Boishakh 1268 according to the Bengali calendar (May 7, 1861 according to the Gregorian calendar).
The Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government will be sworn in for the first time in West Bengal on Saturday. Prime Minister Modi is also expected to attend the meeting.
