Morbi, Feb. 12 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid glowing tributes to religious preacher and social reformer Swami Dayanand Saraswati, saying that founder of Arya Samaj had taken initiatives to eradicate superstitions and evil practices prevalent in Indian society during the 19th Century and showed the path of modernity and social justice.

Addressing a gathering of Arya Samaj founded by Swami Dayanand in Tankara town of Morbi, President Murmu said the light spread by Dayanand Saraswati dispelled the darkness of stereotypes and ignorance.

"Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati ji took the initiative to remove the superstitions and evil practices prevalent in 19th-century Indian society. He showed society the path of modernity and social ju...