Hyderabad, Aug. 14 -- Ahead of Independence Day, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday, August 14, unveiled statues of social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule at Necklace Road here, with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka saying the state government was committed to putting the couple's ideals into practice.

Speaking after the unveiling, Bhatti Vikramarka described the Phules as leaders who devoted their lives to ending social inequality and ensuring that marginalised communities could live with dignity.

Installing their statues, he said, was a matter of pride for the state and sent a clear message about the government's commitment to the development of weaker sections.

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