Kota (Rajasthan), Lok Sabha Speaker and BJP candidate from Kota parliamentary seat, Om Birla said that the life and work of social activist and reformer Jyotiba Phule is an inspiration for the coming generations, who should look up to her and emulate her.

Birla paid floral tributes to Phule on her birth anniversary at an event on Thursday and said she "lit the candle of women's education" by breaking all stereotypes in the society and dedicated her life to the cause of the poor.

Birla said, the way Phule gave education to his wife Savitribai Phule and made her a teacher, despite all the objections and opposition, is an inspiration for everyone in the country.

Birla claimed that carrying forward the same light of education, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid emphasis on women's education and employment and it is the result of PM Modi's will power that the Women's Reservation Bill could be passed with an overwhelming majority in the Parliament.

Birla further said, Ujjwala scheme, toilet in every house, criminalizing instant triple talaq and many other women-friendly schemes are the result of P Modi's foresight.

On this occasion, state Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar, Kota BJP President Rakesh Jain and many party workers were present.