Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid his respects on the occasion of Basava Jayanti today. In a tweet, he expressed his reverence towards Jagadguru Basaveshwara and highlighted the impact of his teachings on society. Prime Minister lauded Basaveshwara's thoughts and ideas, emphasising their ability to inspire service to humanity.<br />''<br />''He also recognized Basaveshwara's significant contribution to building society by empowering the oppressed. Jagadguru Basaveshwara, also known as Basavanna, was a 12th-century philosopher, poet, and social reformer from Karnataka. <br />