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Vajpayee Honored at Birth Centenary
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Union Minister Rammohan Naidu spoke at events celebrating the 100th birthday of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a former prime minister of India.
They praised Vajpayee for his strong leadership, good governance, and commitment to democratic values.
Vajpayee is remembered for his integrity, intellect, and principled politics.
His birthday is celebrated as Good Governance Day.
The leaders mentioned Vajpayee's important projects like building roads in villages, connecting major cities, and developing the northeastern states.
They also talked about how Vajpayee respected different languages and cultures, which made him loved by many people.
The events were attended by other important leaders, including the Governor and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, and a statue of Vajpayee will be unveiled in Amaravati on his 101st birth anniversary.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Union Minister Rammohan Naidu honored Atal Bihari Vajpayee's legacy at his birth centenary celebrations.
Vajpayee was praised for his strong leadership, good governance, and unwavering commitment to democratic values.
His birthday, December 25, is observed as Good Governance Day.
Notable initiatives mentioned include the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, the Golden Quadrilateral project, and the development of northeastern states.
Vajpayee's respect for linguistic diversity and cultural pluralism earned him admiration across political lines.
- Who
- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Union Minister Rammohan Naidu, and other dignitaries
- What
- Celebration of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth centenary and honoring his legacy
- Where
- Indore and Bhimavaram, West Godavari district
- When
- December 21 and December 25
- Why
- To commemorate Vajpayee's contributions to modern India and democratic values
Key facts
- Event
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth centenary celebrations
- Speaker
- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Union Minister Rammohan Naidu
- Key Themes
- Leadership, democratic values, good governance, service over power
- Notable Initiatives
- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Golden Quadrilateral project, regional development, space programs
- Significance
- Vajpayee's birthday observed as Good Governance Day
- Location
- Indore and Bhimavaram, West Godavari district
- Date
- December 21 and December 25
- Associated Projects
- Infrastructure and port development in Tamil Nadu, northeastern states development, space programs
Timeline
CM's Singapore trip announced.
BJP counters with Atal-Modi Yatra.
Yatra begins, December 11.
Rally ends, honoring Vajpayee's 100th.
Leaders praise Vajpayee's democratic legacy.
Quotes
K. Ram Mohan Naidu
Union Civil Aviation Minister
“Taking inspiration from the former PM, Narendra Modi, AP Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan have pledged to take the country to the top position in the world through Viksit Bharat. He requested political leaders and people to cooperate in achieving this objective.”
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“India has emerged as a great nation in the world only due to the efforts and image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who built on the foundation laid by former PM late A.B. Vajpayee during 1999–2004.”
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Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma
Union Steel and Heavy Industries Minister
“Late Vajpayee gave priority to values rather than posts.”
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