On the occasion of the 111th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa, many leaders from across the country paid tributes to the Nobel laureate's selfless service towards the underprivileged. She was loved and respected by people all over the world who also called her Saint Teresa. Mother Teresa was born on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. She was baptised Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Mother Teresa decided to stay in India after a visit to Kolkata, West Bengal, where she was moved by the condition of the underprivileged. She devoted her life to helping the sick and poor.
Remembering her services to humanity, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted, “Remembering Bharat Ratna & Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa Ji on her birth anniversary. She established ‘Nirmal Hriday' & dedicated her life to the service of humanity.”
Remembering Bharat Ratna & Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa Ji on her birth anniversary.
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) August 26, 2021
She established ‘Nirmal Hriday' & dedicated her life to the service of humanity. pic.twitter.com/pgOhtl2VFf
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in his tribute to Mother Teresa wrote, “After working for Tata Steel, I volunteered at Mother Teresa's ashram in Kalighat. It was a spiritual experience that inspired me to be in service of humanity for life. On her birth anniversary, I join the millions whose lives she touched to remember her.”
After working for Tata Steel, I volunteered at Mother Teresa's ashram in Kalighat. It was a spiritual experience that inspired me to be in service of humanity for life. On her birth anniversary, I join the millions whose lives she touched to remember her.https://t.co/TKMRoQJQNp
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 26, 2021
“Humble tributes to #MotherTeresa on her birth anniversary. Her life was dedicated to serving the poor, destitute and sick. Her compassion and selfless service for the welfare of mankind shall always remain an inspiration,” wrote Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
Humble tributes to #MotherTeresa on her birth anniversary. Her life was dedicated to serving the poor, destitute and sick. Her compassion and selfless service for the welfare of mankind shall always remain an inspiration.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) August 26, 2021
The official Twitter account of the Indian National Congress remembered Mother Teresa's “noble work and contributions to uplift the lives of all those in need”.
On her Brith anniversary, we pay our heartfelt tribute to Mother Teresa. Her noble work and contributions to uplift the lives of all those in need are unparalleled. Her altruistic personality inspires us to help people and serve the nation selflessly. pic.twitter.com/J0gK6rabGd
— Congress (@INCIndia) August 26, 2021
The tribute from Governor of Odisha Ganeshi Lal's official Twitter account read, “Hon'ble Governor pays his humble tribute to Nobel laureate & Bharat Ratna MotherTeresa, on her birth anniversary. She will always be remembered by all for her selfless and dedicated service towards the poor and underprivileged.”
Hon'ble Governor pays his humble tribute to Nobel laureate & Bharat Ratna #Mother Teresa on her birth anniversary. “ She will always be remembered by all for her selfless and dedicated service towards the poor and underprivileged,' said Hon'ble Governor. pic.twitter.com/w2KHICTOje
— Governor Odisha (@GovernorOdisha) August 26, 2021
Former Union minister Tariq Anwar remembered Mother Teresa by quoting her in his tribute. He wrote, “Pay my humble tribute to Nobel laureate & Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa on her birth anniversary. ‘Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” The epitome of sacrifice & devotion to humanity.'”
Pay my humble tribute to Nobel laureate & Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa on her birth anniversary.
— Tariq Anwar (@itariqanwar) August 26, 2021
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”Epitome of sacrifice & devotion to humanity.#MotherTeresa pic.twitter.com/tswT0OTtoJ
Sitaram Lamba, the national general secretary of Indian Youth Congress, wrote, “My humble tribute to Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa on her birth anniversary. The epitome of compassion devoted her whole life to the service of the sick, dying and destitute.”
My humble tribute to Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa on her birth anniversary. The epitome of compassion devoted her whole life to the service of the sick, dying and destitute. #MotherTeresa pic.twitter.com/tWNZh4XuxK
— Sitaram Lamba (@sitaramlamba) August 26, 2021
The official Twitter account of the Nationalist Congress Party tweeted, “Remembering Bharat Ratna, Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa on her birth anniversary.”
Remembering Bharat Ratna, Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa on her birth anniversary.#MotherTeresa pic.twitter.com/a2QROp0z00
— NCP Mumbai (@MumbaiNCP) August 26, 2021
Mother Teresa died on September 5, 1997. On September 4, 2016, she was declared a saint by Pope Francis at a ceremony at the Vatican.
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