Indian leaders honor social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Indian political leaders, including Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and several Chief Ministers, paid tribute to social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his death anniversary. Leaders described him as the “pioneer” of the Indian Renaissance and credited him with making an “unparalleled contribution” to women’s empowerment.

Union Minister Manohar Lal and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted his role as an educationist and the founder of the Brahmo Samaj, noting his efforts to free society from superstition and evil practices. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta specifically remembered his fight against the practice of Sati and his promotion of modern education and women’s dignity.