Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 paid tributes to Maharishi Valmiki, who authored the Ramayana , on his birth anniversary.
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His emphasis on social empowerment is an inspiration, the Prime Minister said.
"I bow in reverence to Maharishi Valmiki on the special occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. We recall his seminal contributions towards chronicling our rich past and glorious culture. His emphasis on social empowerment keeps inspiring us," he said.