PM pays tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his Jayanti on 9 May 2025, recalling his role in shaping India's literary and cultural soul and his nurturing of Santiniketan.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his Jayanti on 9 May 2025. He said Tagore is remembered for shaping India's literary and cultural soul, that his works emphasised humanism and ignited the spirit of nationalism, and that his efforts in education, seen in how he nurtured Santiniketan, are inspiring. The Lok Sabha Speaker also paid tribute.
Key facts
- Date
- 9 May 2025
- Occasion
- Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
- Institution recalled
- Santiniketan
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Consider the following statements about the PM's tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on 9 May 2025: 1. It was paid on Tagore's Jayanti. 2. The PM recalled Tagore's efforts in nurturing Sabarmati Ashram. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The PM recalled how Tagore nurtured Santiniketan.