Union Home Minister Amit Shah marked the foundation day of Arya Samaj, highlighting its continued role in social reform and nation-building.
Taking to X, Shah posted, “The ‘Arya Samaj’, established by Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Ji with the aim of returning to Vedic wisdom and building a society free from evil practices, is continuously contributing to nation-building. Through education and service, it is giving a new direction to society.”
“Heartfelt congratulations on the foundation day of Arya Samaj,” the post further read.
वैदिक ज्ञान की ओर लौटने और कुरीतियों से मुक्त समाज निर्माण के उद्देश्य से महर्षि दयानंद सरस्वती जी द्वारा स्थापित ‘आर्य समाज’ राष्ट्रनिर्माण में निरंतर योगदान दे रहा है। शिक्षा व सेवा के माध्यम से यह समाज को नई दिशा दे रहा है।
आर्य समाज के स्थापना दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। pic.twitter.com/65PNtwCmHc— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 19, 2026
Arya Samaj, founded by Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 in Bombay, emerged as one of the most influential reform movements of 19th-century India, seeking to revive Vedic thought and challenge entrenched social practices.
The organisation positioned itself as a collective of individuals committed to truth, rationality and ethical living, drawing its philosophical foundation from the Vedas.
Over time, the movement played a significant role in promoting education, opposing social evils such as caste-based discrimination and practices rooted in superstition, and encouraging a return to what it viewed as original Vedic principles.
Its emphasis on reform, social responsibility and intellectual inquiry contributed to a broader process of renewal within Hindu society.
Through its network of institutions and outreach efforts, Arya Samaj has continued to advocate values centred on knowledge, service and social upliftment, shaping discourse on reform and identity in modern India.
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