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United News of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Mamata pays tribute to Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary
Kolkata, May 22 (UNI) West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday paid humble tributes to the "Father of Indian Renaissance" Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary. Born on this day in 1772 Raja Ram Mohan Roy 27 September 1833) was the Indian reformer and writer who was one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha in 1828, the precursor of the Brahmo Samaj, a socio-religious reform movement in the Indian subcontinent, and pioneered to end brutal Sati Daho, a Hindu taboo, during the British Raj. He was dubbed the "Father of Indian Renaissance." and his title Raja was given by Mughal emperor Akbar. Raja Ram Mohan Roy's influence in the fields of politics, public administration, education and religion was all pervasive. He was known for his efforts to abolish the practices of sati and child marriage. The reformer also wrote Gaudiya Vyakaran which was the first complete Bangla grammar written book. " 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," the Bengal CM said in a message. She said Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the first major figure of the Indian Renaissance and a visionary for enlightened and nationalist India. " We remember him at every step of our life, even today.," she said. UNI PC GNK
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Raja Ram Mohan Roy Jayanti 2025: Odisha and Bengal CMs pay tribute – know history, significance, and more
Raja Ram Mohan Roy's Birth Anniversary 2025: Raja Ram Mohan Roy Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Ram Mohan Roy, India's most influential social and religious reformer of the 19th century. Renowned as the Father of the Indian Renaissance, Roy played a significant role in advocating for social, religious, and educational reforms, which shaped and paved the way for modern India. In 1814, he founded the Atmiya Sabha (Society of Friends) to promote philosophical conversations about the concept of monotheism in Vedanta and the battle against idolatry, casteism, child marriage, Sati, and other social problems, while promoting widow remarriage. Roy used his journal Sambad Kaumudi, his writings in the Bengal press, and the formation of various sabhas (associations) to mobilise public opinion and promote reformist ideas, aiming to transform entrenched social norms and practices. Through these platforms, he advocated for the abolition of regressive customs such as sati, child marriage, and the rigid caste system, while also championing women's rights, education, and rational religious thinking. Born on May 22, 1772, in Radhanagar, Hooghly District, then Bengal Presidency, in 2025, we will be marking Roy's 253rd birth anniversary, falling on Thursday, May 22, 2025. This day serves as a tribute to his pioneering efforts in driving the Bengal Renaissance and laying the foundation for modern Indian society Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid tributes to Raja Ram Mohan Roy on the social reformer's birth anniversary, recalling Roy's fight against orthodoxy and religious discrimination. Tribute to visionary reformer and pioneer of modern Indian society, #RajaRamMohanRoy on his birth anniversary. His relentless efforts towards social justice, women's empowerment, and education continue to inspire generations. — Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) May 22, 2025 Furthermore, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, also expressed tributes to social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary, describing him as a pioneer figure in Indian modernism. 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
The Print
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Odisha Guv, CM, LoP pay tributes to Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary
'Hon'ble Governor Shri @DrHariBabuK paid tributes to Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary. Raja Ram Mohan Roy's enduring vision for social justice, women's empowerment, and education continues to light the way for India's progress,' a post on the governor's official X handle stated. Bhubaneswar, May 22 (PTI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, Naveen Patnaik, on Thursday paid tributes to Raja Ram Mohan Roy on the social reformer's birth anniversary. Majhi, in a social media post, said, 'Tribute to visionary reformer and pioneer of modern Indian society, #RajaRamMohanRoy on his birth anniversary. His relentless efforts towards social justice, women's empowerment, and education continue to inspire generations.' Patnaik, in a post, said, 'Humble tributes to great social, educational and religious reformer #RajaRamMohanRoy on his birth anniversary. He will always be remembered for his progressive vision, contribution towards women empowerment, modern education as well as crusade against orthodoxy and religious bigotry.' Born in 1772, Roy was a key figure in the abolition of Sati, widow remarriage and he fought for education of women. He died in 1833. PTI AAM AAM ACD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Indian Express
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Daily subject-wise quiz: History and Culture MCQs on civil services in colonial era and Urdu (Week 107)
1. This national observance of the day was first marked on April 21, 1951. 2. The day's history can be traced back to the time when Jawaharlal Nehru, addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947. Which of the above given statements is/are true? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation Every year on April 21, the Government of India commemorates National Civil Services Day to acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional efforts of our civil servants engaged in public service, the backbone of the nation's administration, as they devote themselves to the cause of citizens. On this day, the Prime Minister of India honours civil service officers with the PM Awards for Excellence in Public Administration in recognition of their outstanding service and contributions. This national observance was first marked on April 21, 2006. The day's history can be traced back to the time when the first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers at Metcalf House in Delhi, referring to the civil servants as the 'steel frame of India' on April 21, 1947. Therefore, d is the correct answer. QUESTION 2 In his evidence before the select committee of the British Parliament before the grant of Charter in 1832 he asserted that many of the Indians were fully qualified to discharge the duties assigned to them. Who is referred to in the above lines? (a) Satyendranath Tagore (b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (c) Dadabhai Naoroji (d) Surendranath Banerji Explanation Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the father of Indian nationalism was the first Indian to have placed the demand for reform of the civil service in India in a formal manner. In his evidence before the select committee of the British Parliament before the grant of Charter in 1832 he asserted that many of the Indians were fully qualified to discharge the duties assigned to them. Therefore, b is the correct answer. Which Commission recommended the division of main services into three classes while considering the ethnic composition of the superior Indian public services of the Government of India? (a) Sapru Commission (b) Sadler Commission (c) Islington Commission Explanation In 1923, a Royal Commission on Superior Civil Service in India under the chairmanship of Lord Lee was appointed. The purpose was to consider the ethnic composition of the superior Indian public services of the government of India. The Commission recommended the division of main services into three classes. All India Services Central Services Provincial Services Therefore, d is the correct answer. (Refer: Knowledge Nugget | National Civil Services Day 2025: Key historical moments in the evolution of India's Civil Services that UPSC aspirants must know) With reference to 'Akhbar-us-Zafar', consider the following statements: 1. It was the first Urdu newspaper of India launched by Harihar Dutta. 2. Its original name was ' Delhi Urdu Akhbar', dedicated to the nationalist cause in the wake of the revolt of 1857. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation The first Urdu newspaper, Jam-i-Jahan-Numa, was published on March 27, 1822. The weekly was launched by Harihar Dutta from Kolkata. 📍Maulvi Muhammad Baqir (1780-1857), a Urdu journalist, was the first to lay down his life for the nation. He started a Urdu newspaper, ' Delhi Urdu Akhbar ', dedicated to the nationalist cause in the wake of the revolt of 1857. After the revolt broke out on 10 May 1857, Baqir renamed the paper as ' Akhbar-us-Zafar ' (Paper of Zafar) to pay tribute to the leader of the revolt. Therefore, b is the correct answer. QUESTION 5 'Ghurrat-ul- Kamal' was written by: (a) Masood Lahori (b) Mirza Ghalib (d) None of the above Explanation Ameer Khusro, in his book 'Ghurrat-ul- Kamal' had written that Masood Lahori (Masood Saad Salman), a renowned poet who was born in Lahore in the 11th century, had composed poetry in Hindvi (Urdu), which is also called Dehlavi. This shows that it originated very much from Punjab, as Lahore was the part of greater Punjab only before partition, according to Prof. Ali Abbas of Punjab University. He said that before it was called Urdu, it was familiar with other names, including Hindustani, Hindavi, Dehlavi, and Rekhta. Therefore, c is the correct answer.
