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Remembering Savitribai Phule on her 191st birth anniversary

Savitri Bai Phule was a revolutionary leader who fought for various social reforms. She was India’s first female teacher and brought many revolutionary reforms in India.

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Savitri Bai Phule, India's first female teacher

It is the 191st birth anniversary of Savitri Bai Phule. She was born on January 3, 1831. Phule was India’s first female teacher and she played a significant role in fighting for the voice of women along with her husband, Jyotirao. Phule was known to be a prominent leader who fought for women and broke the shackles of socially-constructed discriminatory practices.

She was born in Naigoan village, Maharashtra, and laid focus on educating Indian girls. Not only this, she even penned down her thoughts against caste discrimination and child marriage and made sure to inspire millions of people with her contribution for the betterment of society.

Education

She was not educated enough. Her husband supported her and taught Savitri Bai to read and write. She undertook her teacher’s training at Ahmednagar and Pune. After that, when she passed her 4th examination in 1847, she became the first qualified teacher in India.

Challenges Faced

Her journey towards education was not easy. She was abused and pelted with dung on her way to school. But she continued her journey while pulling the spare saree that she used to carry every day.

Contributions

Savitri Bai Phule was married to Jyotirao at a very young age. She established a school with her husband to educate girls. She contributed to her husbands’ pioneering institution, Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 to fight for equality of all classes.

She also founded an education society with her husband in 1853 to educate girls and women of all classes in surrounding villages. She opened a shelter home for widows in India in 1854 to support them. After continuing the way of reforms, Phule made a large shelter home for poverty-stricken women, widows, and child brides in 1864 that were cast aside by their families due to casteism.

The oppressed classes were not allowed to dig water from the well for drinking in the common village. So, she dug a well with her husband in her own backyard to give them drinking water facilities in 1868.

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Achievements

Her efforts were not left unnoticed. She was praised for her contributions to the betterment of society. She was awarded as the Best Teacher in the state by the British government in 1852. Further, she was praised for her works and contributions in 1853.

Death

Savitribai passed away at the age of 66 due to bubonic plague on March 10th,1897.

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Vijay’s TVK emerges single largest party but will he be CM? AIADMK has the answer

Early trends in Tamil Nadu election results 2026 show Vijay’s TVK gaining ground, triggering speculation over possible alliances with AIADMK.

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Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) put up a stellar show knocking all expectations to the wayside by leading in over 100 seats. Early trends in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026 have sparked political speculation about possible post-result alliances.

As counting progresses across the 234 constituencies, TVK’s strong debut performance has placed it among the top players in the state’s political landscape. The party, formed just a few years ago, appears to be challenging the long-standing dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).

The early trends indicate a competitive, multi-cornered contest, with TVK either leading or closely trailing the established parties in several seats. This has led to growing discussions about whether a post-poll alignment could emerge, particularly involving AIADMK, depending on the final numbers.

The expectation that Vijay would only make a dent and not trigger a seismic shift as held by many observers looked to have come a cropper. The state’s Gen Z population seems to have convinced their families to vote for the star’s party against the ruling MK Stalin-led DMK. Despite fighting his first election, the challenge posed by Vijay has found many takers given that his party led in most of the 26 seats that make up the Chennai region, a DMK stronghold.

Despite all talk of various combinations making the rounds, TVK has consistently dismissed speculation about any alliance with AIADMK, maintaining its independent political stance.

The evolving trends suggest that even without a clear majority, TVK could play a crucial role in government formation if the results produce a fractured mandate. Observers note that the party’s performance reflects a shift in voter sentiment and the possible emergence of a third force in Tamil Nadu politics. The state has consistently voted in rival formations barring once when the AIADMK won the elections consecutively.

With counting still underway, the final outcome will determine whether alliance talks gain momentum or if a single party secures enough seats to form the government independently.

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BJP crosses majority mark in early trends in West Bengal as counting continues

BJP crosses the majority mark in early trends in West Bengal as counting continues in the 2026 assembly elections.

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Early trends from the counting of votes for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections indicate that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the majority mark in initial leads, signalling a strong performance in the state.

As counting progressed across constituencies, BJP surged past the halfway mark in early trends, putting it ahead in the high-stakes contest. However, the situation remains dynamic as multiple rounds of counting are still underway.

West Bengal is witnessing a closely fought battle, with the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) showing resistance in several seats even as BJP maintains its early advantage. The final outcome will depend on how trends evolve as more votes are counted.

Counting began at 8 am under tight security, with postal ballots taken up first, followed by Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) rounds. Officials have cautioned that early leads may fluctuate as counting advances.

The West Bengal election is among the most closely watched contests, with significant political implications. Final results are expected later in the day as counting continues.

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Actor Vijay ahead in Perambur, trails in Trichy East as early Tamil Nadu trends emerge

Early counting trends in Tamil Nadu show TVK chief Vijay leading in Perambur while trailing in Tiruchirappalli East.

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Early trends from the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election counting day show a mixed start for actor-turned-politician Vijay, who is contesting from two constituencies — Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East.

Initial rounds of counting indicate that Vijay has taken a lead in the Perambur seat, a key urban constituency in north Chennai. However, he is trailing in Tiruchirappalli East, reflecting a split trend in his electoral debut.

Perambur has traditionally been seen as a politically significant constituency with a strong working-class and lower-middle-class voter base, making it a crucial battleground in the state’s political landscape.

The counting of votes began at 8 am across all 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, with the contest witnessing a three-cornered fight between the ruling DMK, the AIADMK alliance, and Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

Vijay’s performance in these two seats is being closely watched, as it is seen as a key indicator of how the newly formed TVK is faring in its first major electoral test. His decision to contest from both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East had already made these constituencies high-profile contests in the state.

As counting progresses, clearer trends are expected to emerge, which will determine whether Vijay can convert early leads into decisive victories or face setbacks in crucial constituencies.

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