On the occasion of the 111th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa, quite a few leaders from across the nation paid tributes to the Nobel laureate’s selfless service towards the underprivileged. She was loved and respected by individuals all more than the world who also referred to as 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 keep in India following a stop by to Kolkata, West Bengal, exactly where she was moved by the situation of the underprivileged. She devoted her life to assisting 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.
She established ‘Nirmal Hriday’ & committed her life to the service of humanity. pic.twitter.com/pgOhtl2VFf— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) August 26, 2021
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 practical 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 don’t forget 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 committed to serving the poor, destitute and sick. Her compassion and selfless service for the welfare of mankind shall usually stay 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 spend our heartfelt tribute to Mother Teresa. Her noble work and contributions to uplift the lives of all these in have to have are unparalleled. Her altruistic character inspires us to assistance individuals 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 study, “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.
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”Epitome of sacrifice & devotion to humanity.#MotherTeresapic.twitter.com/tswT0OTtoJ— Tariq Anwar (@itariqanwar) August 26, 2021
Sitaram Lamba, the national common 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 entire life to the service of the sick, dying and destitute. #MotherTeresapic.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.#MotherTeresapic.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.