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Rajnath Singh Honors Vajpayee and Malaviya
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke at an event in Delhi where portraits of two important leaders, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Madan Mohan Malaviya, were unveiled.
He talked about how both leaders worked hard for the country.
Vajpayee believed in connecting education with national pride and always treated politics as a way to serve the public.
Malaviya also focused on education.
Singh said both were true statesmen and inspired people to be humble and dignified in their work.
Many important people were present at the event.
A book titled ‘Bharat Mata’ was also released, and there was a cultural programme celebrating India’s heritage.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled portraits of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Madan Mohan Malaviya at the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Singh praised Vajpayee and Malaviya for their contributions to nation-building and education, emphasizing the importance of treating politics as public service and education as a means to further national interest.
Vajpayee was noted for his humility, dignity, and ability to maintain political decorum.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Legislative Affairs Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma.
A coffee table book titled ‘Bharat Mata’ was released, and a patriotic cultural programme was performed by Sahitya Kala Parishad.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, Legislative Affairs Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, Padma Bhushan Ram Bahadur Rai, Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht
- What
- Unveiling of portraits of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Madan Mohan Malaviya, speech by Rajnath Singh, release of coffee table book ‘Bharat Mata’, patriotic cultural programme
- Where
- Delhi Legislative Assembly
- When
- January 3
- Why
- To honor the contributions of Vajpayee and Malaviya to nation-building and education
Key facts
- Event
- Unveiling of portraits of Vajpayee and Malaviya
- Location
- Delhi Legislative Assembly
- Attendees
- Rajnath Singh, Rekha Gupta, Vijender Gupta, Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, Ram Bahadur Rai, Mohan Singh Bisht
- Key Figures Honored
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Madan Mohan Malaviya
- Key Message
- Education and politics as public service
- Publication Released
- Coffee table book titled ‘Bharat Mata’
- Cultural Programme
- Patriotic cultural programme by Sahitya Kala Parishad
Timeline
Yatra ends; Vajpayee's portrait unveiled in Lucknow.
Then, Defence Minister Singh hails Vajpayee, Malaviya as statesmen.
Unveiling on Dec 25, 2025, sparks Singh's praise on Jan 3, 2026.
Singh lauds duo at portrait unveiling event.
Quotes
Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister
“Shabdotsav reflects India’s dialogue with its past, present and future.”
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“Science and development must go hand in hand with culture. Shabdotsav will provide a platform for the younger generation to connect with India’s traditions.”
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Kapil Mishra
Cabinet Minister
“Shabdotsav is not an ordinary literary festival. Stones, guns and bombs originate in the mind before they appear in the hand. Naxalism, terrorism and ideological violence are rooted in ideas. Delhi Shabdotsav is a surgical strike against this ideological terrorism.”
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Harsh Malhotra
Union Minister of State
“Shabdotsav is more than a literary festival; it is also a display of India’s ancient cultural heritage.”
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Meenakshi
Artist at the festival
“This festival has given a platform to artists who are otherwise unknown. This is happening for the first time.”
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Sudhanshu Trivedi
BJP spokesperson and senior political commentator
“The day people in South India begin openly discussing Hindutva, the world will realise its true strength.”
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Sources
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya true statesmen: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh unveils portraits of Vajpayee, Madan Mohan Malaviya at Delhi Assembly
‘Vande Mataram’, ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat themes of Republic-Day celebration in Delhi
Malaviya, Vajpayee were true statesmen: Rajnath Singh
Kapil Mishra calls Delhi Shabdotsav a ‘surgical strike against ideological terrorism’
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