*Pays tribute to Swami Shraddhanand
Excelsior Correspondent
Mumbai, Dec 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to the Swami Shraddhanand on his Punyatithi here today.
Addressing a commemorative event organized by Arya Samaj, Matunga at Mumbai, the Lt Governor remembered the remarkable contributions of Swami Shraddhanand in freedom struggle, social equality & justice and uniting all sections of society for nation building.
“Swami Shraddh-anandji was dedicated to the ideals of peace, right conduct, self-reliance and strengthened the bonds of brotherhood in the society. His vision of new and developed India is being realised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” he said.
Sinha highlighted the lifelong campaigns of Swami Shraddhanand to promote Vedic values and to empower women through education.
He called upon the people, especially the youth to rededicate themselves to the ideals of Swami Shraddhanand and work for the welfare of the society and the nation.
The Lt Governor also interacted with the people from Jammu Kashmir living in Mumbai who were special invitees on the occasion.