PM Modi Pays Tribute To Rabindranath Tagore
Prime Minister remembers Gurudev as timeless voice of India’s civilisational soul On Pochishe Boishakh
- Narendra Modi pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore
- PM praises Tagore’s contribution to literature, philosophy and education
- Tribute shared on occasion of Pochishe Boishakh
- Modi says Tagore’s thoughts continue to inspire generations
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 9th May: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Pochishe Boishakh, commemorating the birth anniversary of the legendary poet, philosopher and Nobel laureate.
In a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister described Gurudev Tagore as a writer, thinker and poet of extraordinary brilliance who also left a deep impact as a philosopher, educationist, artist and a timeless voice of India’s civilisational soul.
Modi said Tagore gave expression to the deepest emotions of humanity and reflected the noblest ideals of Indian culture through his literary and philosophical works.
“He enriched our society with new thought, creative energy and cultural confidence,” the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister further stated that the nation remembers Gurudev Tagore with deep reverence and gratitude and expressed hope that his thoughts would continue to illuminate minds and guide people in their endeavours.
Pochishe Boishakh is widely observed across West Bengal and by Bengali communities worldwide to celebrate the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore, whose contributions shaped modern Indian literature, music and education.
Tagore became the first Asian Nobel laureate after receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his work Gitanjali.