NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the legendary Hindi poet, freedom fighter, and Padma Bhushan awardee Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ on his 118th birth anniversary, remembering him as a towering literary figure whose fiery works continue to instil national pride and self-respect in generations of Indians.
In a post on X, PM Modi noted that Dinkar’s spirited compositions, rich with public awakening and patriotic fervour, will remain a timeless source of inspiration.
“On the birth anniversary of the National Poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, I offer my deepest respects to him a hundredfold. His fiery poems, brimming with the sentiments of public awakening and national pride, continue to infuse valour, vigour, and self-respect into the hearts of the countrymen even today. His works not only enrich literature but also inspire devotion to the motherland. His towering personality and timeless creations will guide generations of Indians for ages to come,” he said.
UP CM Yogi Adityanth said, “On the birth anniversary of the pinnacle figure of Hindi literature, ‘Padma Bhushan’, ‘Rashtra Kavi’ Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’, humble homage. With his impartial and fearless pen, he awakened national pride and infused new energy into the consciousness of every individual. His vigorous body of work will continue to deepen and intensify India’s culture and values.”
