Leaders across the country paid tribute to the birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, an important social reformer. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee spoke of him as a pioneer of Indian modernity and a visionary of a nationalist India. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari referred to him as the “Father of Modern India” and recognised him for his work towards social reform. Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar spoke of where Raja Ram Mohan Roy stood against social evils like Sati and child marriage, and his vision of women and equality. Raja Ram Mohan Roy Birth Anniversary: Learn About His Life and Share Inspirational Quotes on his 249th Birth Anniversary.
Mamata Banerjee
I pay my humble tributes today, on his birthday, to Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the pioneer figure of Indian modernity and the great social reformer.
Ram Mohan was the first major figure of the Indian Renaissance and a visionary for enlightened and nationalist India. We remember him…
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 22, 2025
Nitin Gadkari
आधुनिक 🇮🇳 भारत के जनक के रुप में महान समाज सुधारक राजा राम मोहन राय जी का कार्य महत्वपूर्ण है। आज उनके जयंती दिवस पर उन्हें विनम्र अभिवादन।🙏🏻#राजा_राम_मोहन_राय#RajaRamMohanRoy pic.twitter.com/mM7fr3jpN7
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) May 22, 2025
DK Shivakumar
ಭಾರತದ ನವೋದಯದ ಪಿತಾಮಹ, ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿ ಮನೆ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದ ಸತಿ, ಬಾಲ್ಯ ವಿವಾಹ ಪದ್ಧತಿಗಳನ್ನು ತೊಡೆದುಹಾಕಲು ಹೋರಾಡಿದ, ಸ್ತ್ರೀ ಸಮಾನತೆಯನ್ನು ಸಾರಿದ ದಾರ್ಶನಿಕ; ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ ಸಮಾಜದ ಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ರಾಜಾ ರಾಮ್ ಮೋಹನ್ ರಾಯ್ ಅವರ ಜನ್ಮದಿನದಂದು ಗೌರವ ನಮನಗಳನ್ನು ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.#RajaRamMohanRoy pic.twitter.com/0QGRmpdMUl
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) May 22, 2025
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