Sat Jun 28 10:22:51 UTC 2025: **News Article Summary:**

**Modi Celebrates Centenary of Jain Spiritual Leader, Highlights India’s Ancient Ethos of Service**

New Delhi, June 28, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the birth centenary of Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj Ji on Saturday, praising the Jain spiritual figure’s contributions and emphasizing India’s enduring commitment to service and non-violence. Speaking at the Vigyan Bhawan, Modi lauded Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj Ji’s legacy in literature, music, and the revival of the Prakrit language, now recognized as a Classical Language by the government. He connected the seer’s teachings to the government’s welfare schemes aimed at reaching every citizen, like PM Awas Yojana, Jal Jivan Mission, and Ayushman Bharat Yojana. The PM also reiterated his commitment to remove the “slavery mindset” and emphasized on his nine pledges for the betterment of the country. The centenary year will include cultural, literary, and spiritual events.

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