New Delhi, April 11 -- Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday paid tribute to social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his 200th birth anniversary, highlighting his contributions to truth, social reform and women's education.

Speaking to ANI, Meghwal said the occasion holds special significance as the nation commemorates the bicentenary birth anniversary of the social reformer.

"It is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule today. This is a very important occasion as it is the 200th. He had established Satyashodhak Samaj (Society of Seekers of Truth), so truth was important for him. Women's empowerment was also important to him. He promoted women's education," the Union Minister said.

He further said the nation takes pride...