Raksha Mantri Pays Rich Tributes to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his Punyatithi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to eminent social reformer and educationist Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his Punyatithi, remembering his extraordinary contributions to social reform and education in India.
In a post on ‘X’, the Raksha Mantri described Vidyasagar as a towering personality whose relentless efforts towards the promotion of women’s education, advocacy of widow remarriage, and campaign against social evils brought about transformative changes in Indian society. He said Vidyasagar’s pioneering work remains etched in golden letters in the nation’s social history.
Shri Rajnath Singh further noted that Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar dedicated his life to the upliftment of society through education, compassion and progressive reforms. He said the reformer’s ideals, visionary thoughts, and unwavering spirit of public service continue to inspire generations to work towards building a more just, inclusive and enlightened society.
The Rakksha Mantri also reaffirmed that Vidyasagar’s enduring legacy serves as a guiding force for the nation, encouraging citizens to uphold the values of equality and social harmony.
महान समाज सुधारक और शिक्षाविद् ईश्वरचंद्र विद्यासागर जी की पुण्यतिथि पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन।
स्त्री शिक्षा के प्रसार, विधवा पुनर्विवाह के समर्थन और सामाजिक कुरीतियों के उन्मूलन के लिए उनका आजीवन संघर्ष भारतीय समाज के इतिहास में स्वर्णाक्षरों में अंकित है।
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— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 29, 2026