PM Modi pays tribute to Maharishi Valmiki, recalls his contributions
Hindustan TimesPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to Maharishi Valmiki on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti and recalled his seminal contributions towards chronicling our rich past and glorious culture. PM Modi pays tribute to Maharishi Valmiki on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} "I bow in reverence to Maharishi Valmiki on the special occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. His emphasis on social empowerment keeps inspiring us," tweeted PM Modi {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The prime minister also shared an audio clip from Mann Ki Baat, broadcasted a few days ahead of Valmiki Jayanti last year, in which he talked about Maharishi Valmiki. PM Modi, in his 17th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat 2.0' on October 25 last year, had said: "Maharishi Valmiki's lofty ideals continue to inspire millions of people and provide them strength.