Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of an education system rooted in Indian values during a virtual address commemorating the 200th birth anniversary of Arya Samaj founder Swami Dayanand Saraswati. He highlighted Swami Dayanand's efforts to address social evils and orthodoxy, which were exploited by British rulers to tarnish Hindu society. PM Modi praised Swami Dayanand's advocacy for gender equality and underscored the role of Arya Samaj schools in promoting Indian values. He expressed pride in being born in Gujarat, Swami Dayanand's birthplace.
