GHAZIPUR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Vedic Mahotsav organized by Arya Samaj Ghazipur on Sunday. The Vedic Mahotsav was organized to commemorate 200th Birth Anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, the renowned philosopher, social reformer and leader who played a significant role in India’s freedom movement and shaped the young minds. The Lt Governor paid tributes to Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati. He said, Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati revived the great knowledge traditions of Vedas, tirelessly worked to eradicate social evils, stereotypes and promoted women empowerment. Addressing a public gathering, the Lt Governor observed that Arya Samaj, established by Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati has ensured that wisdom and values of great civilization of India enriches the society. Appreciating the students and Acharayas for organisng the Vedic Mahotsav, the Lt Governor said it is matter of great pride that today our society, inspired by the glorious past and rich culture is scripting a new saga of development. The Lt Governor said, Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati united the people and awakened its collective consciousness. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, as the pioneer of Swarajya, pledged to free the society from slave mentality. He gave the slogan of moving back to the Vedas and worked to restore the glory of Indian culture. PM Narendra Modi is realizing the dreams of Maharishi Dayanand and building a prosperous and developed India, he added. Santlal Arya, Harinath, Dr. Satyabhan Shastri, office bearers of Arya Samaj Ghazipur, Acharayas, students and large number of people were present.
