Jagdeep Dhankar, the Vice President of India, stated that the slogan of “Swaraj” or self-rule was first introduced by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1876. He also mentioned that Lokmanya Tilak played a crucial role in promoting this concept. Dhankar praised Swami Dayanand Saraswati for his efforts to liberate the Indian public from mental slavery through his teachings and writings. Swami Dayanand Saraswati was a renowned Hindu philosopher and founder of the Arya Samaj, a socio-religious movement in India during the late 19th century.
Highlights
- Swami Dayanand Saraswati was the first person to introduce the slogan of ‘Swaraj’ in 1876.
- His efforts were focused on freeing the Indian public from mental slavery through his teachings and creations.
- The slogan of ‘Swaraj’ was later taken forward by Lokmanya Tilak.
- Swami Dayanand Saraswati played a significant role in India’s struggle for freedom by inspiring the people toward independence.
