India, Nov. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the contribution of Arya Samaj, founded by social reformer Dayanand Saraswati, in preserving India's Vedic heritage and lamented that it had not received its due recognition in the freedom struggle because of political reasons. He also urged them to play a greater role in promoting the study of manuscripts and the practice of natural farming.

Addressing the International Arya Mahasammelan 2025 at Rohini, marking the 150th anniversary of the Arya Samaj and the ongoing bicentenary celebrations of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, the prime minister appreciated the role of the organisation in the freedom struggle. Modi said revolutionaries such as Lala Lajpat Rai, Ram Prasad Bismil a...