Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has paid tributes to Bharatendu Harishchandra on his birth anniversary today. In a social media post, Mr Birla said that Bharatendu Harishchandra gave a new direction to the Hindi language and literature by linking it with modern consciousness, national pride, and social concerns. He added that the literature created by Bharatendu Harishchandra continues to inspire people even today with responsibility towards society and dedication to the nation.