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Modi honors Tagore on birth anniversary calling him the timeless voice of India’s civilisational soul
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
What Modi called Tagore went beyond poet or philosopher
On Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Nobel laureate, praising him as a philosopher, educationist and artist. Modi described Tagore as a “timeless voice” of India’s civilisational soul, saying his ideas and creative energy enriched society. The Prime Minister expressed deep gratitude for Tagore’s contributions, noting that his legacy continues to inspire.
- Modi paid homage to Tagore on his birth anniversary
- He praised Tagore as philosopher, educationist and artist
- Modi called him the “timeless voice” of India’s civilisational soul
- He said Tagore’s legacy continues to guide society
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