Arya Samaj values must reach every home: Guv Dattatreya

Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya emphasised the importance of Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s teachings, stating that the values of Arya Samaj must be instilled in every household to create a civilised society and a strong nation.

Speaking as the chief guest at the Arya Maha Sammelan, organised by Arya Pratinidhi Sabha Haryana at Dayanand Mathh on Sunday, Dattatreya lauded the remarkable contribution of Swami Dayanand Saraswati in eliminating social evils and reforming society. The event marked the 200th birth anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati and the 150th anniversary of the Arya Samaj’s establishment.

The Sammelan was presided over by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, with Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda attending as the special guest.

“Swami Dayanand Saraswati worked for the eradication of social evils. We have to take his mission forward together,” said Dattatreya.

Governor Acharya Devvrat highlighted how societal challenges have evolved over time and credited Maharishi Dayanand’s teachings for empowering women through education.

“Earlier, women had no access to education, but today, because of Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s teachings, they have achieved remarkable progress. Social evils are gradually being eliminated, and discrimination in society is declining as people embrace education,” Devvrat remarked.