Nation remembers Munshi Premchand on his birth anniversary (31 July)
On 31 July 2026 PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Hindi-Urdu writer Munshi Premchand on his birth anniversary, recalling Kashi as his birthplace and karmabhoomi.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the great story-writer Munshi Premchand on his birth anniversary, 31 July. He said Premchand's timeless works gave powerful expression to human emotions, that his literature is rooted in realism and social equality, and that he brought the literary heritage of Kashi – his birthplace and karmabhoomi – to global recognition.
Key facts
- Person
- Munshi Premchand, Hindi-Urdu writer
- Birth anniversary
- 31 July
- Birthplace/karmabhoomi
- Kashi (Varanasi)
- Literature
- Rooted in realism and social equality
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
The birth anniversary of Munshi Premchand, on which the PM paid tribute in 2026, falls on which date?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 31 July
PM Modi paid tribute to Munshi Premchand on his birth anniversary on 31 July 2026.