Narendra Modi honors National Poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other high-ranking officials, paid tribute to the renowned Hindi poet and writer Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ on his birth anniversary. Modi described Dinkar’s fiery poetry as a source of “valor, vigor, and self-respect” that continues to inspire the nation through themes of public awakening and national pride.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also honored the poet. Adityanath characterized Dinkar as a “pinnacle figure of Hindi literature” whose fearless writing helped awaken national consciousness and strengthen cultural traditions.

Born on September 23, 1908, Dinkar was a prominent poet, essayist, and academic known as ‘Rashtrakavi’ (National Poet). His literary achievements include the Jnanpith Award for ‘Urvashi’, the Sahitya Akademi Award, and the Padma Bhushan. He also served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha.