Tributes to Freedom Icons: J B Kriplani and Maulana Azad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored freedom fighters J B Kriplani and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on their birth anniversary, celebrating their roles in India's independence and contributions to society. Kriplani's dedication to democracy and social justice and Azad's educational impact were highlighted in Modi’s tribute.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid fitting tributes to noted freedom fighters J B Kriplani and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on the occasion of their birth anniversary on Monday.

Modi lauded Acharya Kriplani, who was renowned as a Gandhian thinker, for his unwavering commitment to democratic values and social justice during India’s struggle for independence. Kriplani, a former Congress president, later emerged as a key leader of the opposition in post-independence India.

The prime minister also honoured Maulana Azad, India’s first education minister, remembering him as a beacon of knowledge whose vision continues to inspire a developed and empowered India. Modi emphasized Azad’s significant contributions as a thinker and writer in the journey towards India's freedom.

(With inputs from agencies.)