On April 20, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office (PIB Delhi) issued a statement regarding Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paying homage to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi.
In his tribute, the Prime Minister highlighted Jagadguru Basaveshwara’s enduring teachings and his visionary commitment to creating a just society. He further noted that Basaveshwara's unwavering efforts toward people's empowerment continue to serve as a source of motivation. These sentiments were shared via the Prime Minister's official X account (@narendramodi) in both English and Kannada.
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* **Release Date/Time:** 20 APR 2026, 8:38 AM
* **Release ID:** 2253610
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* **Source:** Prime Minister's Office (PIB Delhi)
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Key Entities Referenced
Jagadguru Basaveshwara: A 12th-century philosopher, statesman, and social reformer whose teachings and vision for a just society are the subject of the Prime Minister's tribute.
Basava Jayanthi: An annual festival marking the birth anniversary of Jagadguru Basaveshwara, serving as the official occasion for this government communication.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who paid homage to Basaveshwara and highlighted the continued relevance of his efforts toward social empowerment.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister pays homage to Jagadguru
Basaveshwara on Basava Jayanthi
Posted On: 20 APR 2026 8:38AM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, paid homage to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the occasion of
Basava Jayanthi.
Shri Modi said that on the special occasion of Basava Jayanthi, he is paying homage to Jagadguru
Basaveshwara and his enduring teachings. He noted that Basaveshwara’s vision of a just society, along
with his unwavering efforts to empower the people, will always motivate us.
The Prime Minister posted on X;
“On the special occasion of Basava Jayanthi, paying homage to Jagadguru Basaveshwara and his enduring
teachings. His vision of a just society, along with his unwavering efforts to empower the people, will
always motivate us.”
On the special occasion of Basava Jayanthi, paying homage to Jagadguru
Basaveshwara and his enduring teachings. His vision of a just society, along with
his unwavering efforts to empower the people, will always motivate us. pic.twitter.
com/u3rh5nQwVi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 20, 2026
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ಬಸವ ಜಯಂತಿಯ ವೀಷ ಸಂದಭದ ಜಗದುರು ಬಸವೇಶರರಿಗೆ ಮತು ಅವರ ಾಶತ
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ೂೕಧನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಭಪವಕ ನಮನಗಳ ಾಯಸಮತ ಸಾಜದ ಅವರ ದೂರದೃ ಮತು
ಜನರನು ಸಬೕಕರಣಗೊಳಿಸಲು ಅವರು ಾಡಿದ ಅಚಲ ಪಯತಗಳ ನಮಗೆ ಸಾ
. pic.twitter.com/pWUMaPhk0o
ೕರಣೆಾಗಿರುತವೆ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 20, 2026
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