The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi expressed deep grief as Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj attains Samadhi.

Shri Modi said that the demise of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj is an irreparable loss for the country.

The Prime Minister also said that Acharya Ji’s valuable efforts for spiritual awakening among the people will always be remembered. Throughout his life he remained engaged in poverty alleviation as well as promoting health and education in the society, Shri Modi further added.

The Prime Minister also recalled his meeting with Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj last year at Chandragiri Jain Temple in Chhattisgarh and said that the meeting will be unforgettable for him.

In a X post, the Prime Minister said;

“आचार्य श्री 108 विद्यासागर जी महाराज जी का ब्रह्मलीन होना देश के लिए एक अपूरणीय क्षति है। लोगों में आध्यात्मिक जागृति के लिए उनके बहुमूल्य प्रयास सदैव स्मरण किए जाएंगे। वे जीवनपर्यंत गरीबी उन्मूलन के साथ-साथ समाज में स्वास्थ्य और शिक्षा को बढ़ावा देने में जुटे रहे। यह मेरा सौभाग्य है कि मुझे निरंतर उनका आशीर्वाद मिलता रहा। पिछले वर्ष छत्तीसगढ़ के चंद्रगिरी जैन मंदिर में उनसे हुई भेंट मेरे लिए अविस्मरणीय रहेगी। तब आचार्य जी से मुझे भरपूर स्नेह और आशीष प्राप्त हुआ था। समाज के लिए उनका अप्रतिम योगदान देश की हर पीढ़ी को प्रेरित करता रहेगा।”

"My thoughts and prayers are with the countless devotees of Acharya Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj Ji. He will be remembered by the coming generations for his invaluable contributions to society, especially his efforts towards spiritual awakening among people, his work towards poverty alleviation, healthcare, education and more.

I had the honour of receiving his blessings for years. I can never forget my visit to the Chandragiri Jain Mandir in Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh late last year. That time, I had spent time with Acharya Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj Ji and also received his blessings."

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will attend a national level ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ on 13th April 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi at around 11 AM. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

The programme will witness participation of eminent personalities and women achievers from diverse fields. It will bring together representatives from different sectors such as government, academia, science, sports, entrepreneurship, media, social work and culture.

In September 2023, Parliament passed the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ marking a significant step towards enhancing women’s representation in legislative bodies. The Act provided for reservation of one-third of seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. Now, with a focus on implementation of women’s reservation across the country, a Parliament session is being convened on 16th April.

The Sammelan is being organised to reinforce the commitment towards greater participation of women in shaping India’s development trajectory. It will also highlight the increasing role of women in governance and leadership across all levels, from Panchayats to Parliament. The programme will underscore the importance of enhanced representation of women in decision-making processes.

The Sammelan will highlight the role of women in the journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. It will reflect the government’s continued commitment towards women-led development as a central pillar of the vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.