Honoring the Legacy of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar: A Pioneer of Education and Reform

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid homage to 19th-century educator and social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his death anniversary, highlighting his enduring influence on women's education and social equality.

Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak also commemorated Vidyasagar's contributions, praising his efforts in promoting widow remarriage and combating social evils. Maurya emphasized that Vidyasagar's legacy continues to inspire public awakening today.

Vidyasagar, a central figure in the Bengal renaissance, was born in Birsingha, British India, in 1820, and was a leading advocate for Hindu widow remarriage until his passing in 1891.

(With inputs from agencies.)