Indian Leaders Pay Tribute to Swami Dayanand Saraswati on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : Prominent Indian leaders gathered to honor the memory of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of Arya Samaj, on his death anniversary. Central ministers, including Manohar Lal and Nitin Gadkari, as well as chief ministers from several states, expressed their reverence for the social reformer.

Manohar Lal took to social media to reflect on Swami Dayanand’s legacy, stating, “Those who do good for others never think about self-respect or misuse. On this day, I pay my heartfelt tribute to the great sage, a pioneer of modern India’s renaissance. His struggle against superstition, orthodoxy, and social inequalities has awakened a new consciousness in India. His dedication to the upliftment of the nation and the reconstruction of society will always remain a source of inspiration.”

Nitin Gadkari also shared his respects online, stating, “I pay my humble homage to the founder of Arya Samaj, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, on his death anniversary.”

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the significance of Swami Dayanand’s teachings in his tribute, saying, “On the death anniversary of the founder of Arya Samaj, I pay my humble respects. His teachings pave the way for the eradication of ignorance, hypocrisy, and social evils while promoting awareness, harmony, and values rooted in truth.”

Haryana’s Chief Minister, Nayab Saini, emphasized Swami Dayanand’s lifelong commitment to social reform, stating, “I pay my humble tribute to the founder of Arya Samaj, who dedicated his entire life to the restoration of Vedic values. His fight against social evils, superstition, and discrimination, along with his efforts for education, equality, and women’s empowerment, will always guide society toward new horizons.”

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta praised Swami Dayanand’s role as a social reformer, saying, “On his death anniversary, I bow to the great reformer who ignited awareness against social evils. His thoughts and ideals will continue to inspire society to pursue truth, equality, and awareness.”

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary also paid his respects, stating, “I offer my heartfelt homage to the great reformer and founder of Arya Samaj, Swami Dayanand Saraswati. His efforts for awareness, education, and equality in society will always be remembered, inspiring future generations.”

Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma acknowledged Swami Dayanand’s enduring message of returning to the Vedas, saying, “I extend my heartfelt tribute to the great reformer who sparked a renaissance in Indian society. His transformative work against superstitions and orthodoxy will always inspire us.”

These tributes reflect the profound impact Swami Dayanand Saraswati had on Indian society, advocating for social reform and enlightenment.