New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday paid tribute to social reformer and educator Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to women's education, widow remarriage, social justice and the advancement of human dignity.

Kharge, in a post on X, described Vidyasagar as an iconic social reformer who championed women's rights and widow remarriage, saying his determined efforts helped reshape society and advance the dignity and status of women.

"On his birth anniversary, we pay tribute to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar - an iconic social reformer who championed women's rights and widow remarriage. His determined ...