PM Modi Tribute to Parbati Giri on Birth Centenary Highlights Freedom Struggle Legacy

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PM Modi paid homage to Parbati Giri on her birth centenary.
He highlighted her role in the Quit India Movement and social service.
The Prime Minister recalled her contributions during Mann Ki Baat.

New Delhi: PM Modi tribute to Parbati Giri marked the birth centenary of the freedom fighter on Monday, with the Prime Minister recalling her courageous role in India’s struggle against colonial rule and her lifelong commitment to social service. He said Parbati Giri’s work continues to inspire generations and reflects the spirit of selfless service.

Taking to social media platform X, Narendra Modi said Parbati Giri played a commendable role in the freedom movement and worked extensively in areas such as healthcare, women’s empowerment and cultural upliftment.

Tribute Shared on Social Media

In his post, the Prime Minister paid homage to Parbati Giri, describing her passion for community service as noteworthy. He also shared excerpts from his recent remarks about her during his monthly radio address.

The Prime Minister noted that her contributions went beyond the freedom struggle and extended into nation-building after independence.

ପାର୍ବତୀ ଗିରି ଜୀଙ୍କୁ ତାଙ୍କର ଜନ୍ମ ଶତବାର୍ଷିକୀ ଅବସରରେ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଅର୍ପଣ କରୁଛି। ଔପନିବେଶିକ ଶାସନର ଅନ୍ତ ଘଟାଇବା ଲାଗି ଆନ୍ଦୋଳନରେ ସେ ପ୍ରଶଂସନୀୟ ଭୂମିକା ଗ୍ରହଣ କରିଥିଲେ । ଜନ ସେବା ପ୍ରତି ତାଙ୍କର ଆଗ୍ରହ ଏବଂ ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟସେବା, ମହିଳା ସଶକ୍ତିକରଣ ଓ ସଂସ୍କୃତି କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ତାଙ୍କର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଉଲ୍ଲେଖନୀୟ ଥିଲା। ଗତ ମାସର… https://t.co/KrFSFELNNA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2026

Mentioned Earlier in Mann Ki Baat

PM Modi had earlier referred to Parbati Giri during his December 28 episode of Mann Ki Baat, ahead of her birth centenary. He said she made significant contributions to the freedom movement and dedicated her life to uplifting the poor and marginalised.

During the broadcast, he reflected on the sacrifices made by freedom fighters across the country and emphasised the importance of remembering those who laid the foundation of independent India.

Parbati Giri Joined Quit India Movement at 16

Highlighting her early involvement in the national movement, the Prime Minister recalled that Parbati Giri joined the Quit India Movement at just 16 years of age. After independence, she devoted herself entirely to social welfare, particularly among tribal and underprivileged communities.

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She established several orphanages and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the poor, becoming a symbol of compassion and service.

Legacy of Unsung Freedom Fighters

PM Modi also used the occasion to underline the contributions of lesser-known freedom fighters. He said India’s independence was the result of a long and collective struggle, involving countless brave men and women from every region, many of whom did not receive due recognition.

Concluding his tribute, the Prime Minister said Parbati Giri’s inspiring life and values would continue to guide future generations, paying heartfelt respect to her enduring legacy.