A half-size statue of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule was unveiled in Latur, Maharashtra, near Budhoda village, to honor his legacy. The event, held near Savitribai Phule's birth anniversary, celebrated Phule's contributions to gender equality, education for marginalized sections, and his opposition to the caste system. Speakers highlighted his role in establishing India's first girls' school and advocating for social reforms, emphasizing his ideology as a driver for social transformation.