PM Modi pays homage to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary on 12 February 2026, recalling his contributions to education, Indian culture and social reform.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary on 12 February 2026. He said Dayanand Saraswati made unparalleled contributions to promoting education and enriching Indian culture and tradition, and that his social reform efforts will keep inspiring the country. Dayanand Saraswati was born on 12 February 1824 and founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 to counter the social inequities of the time. The government began the celebrations of his 200th birth anniversary in 2023.
Key facts
- Date
- 12 February 2026
- Born
- 12 February 1824
- Founded
- Arya Samaj, 1875
- Known for
- Social reform and education
- 200th Jayanti
- Celebrations began 12 February 2023
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, remembered by PM Modi on 12 February 2026, founded which organisation?
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Correct answer: B — Arya Samaj
Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj.
In which year did Dayanand Saraswati found the Arya Samaj?
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Correct answer: C — 1875
He founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 to counter the social inequities of the time.