Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, paid glowing tributes to former Prime Minister and ‘Bharat Ratna’ awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on his birth anniversary at the Lok Bhavan.
Remembering the former PM, the Chief Minister said that Atal Bihari was an the ‘Ajat Shatru’ of Indian politics. “Along with highlighting the political instability in India, he set an exemplary standard of purity and transparency in politics. The foundation for the new benchmarks of development, security, and good governance established by India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last nine and a half years was laid by Atal Bihari during his tenure”, CM Yogi remarked.
He mentioned that various governments, including the Bharatiya Janata Party governments, are observing Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary as Good Governance Day. While commemorating the occasion, people are committing themselves to work with dedication towards his values and ideals. This year marks the centenary year of his birth.
“Everyone is aware that he was born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. However, he chose Uttar Pradesh as his workplace and received education there. He is also known for his connection with Bateshwar in Agra, his ancestral land. Atal Bihari has provided a new direction to society and the nation”, CM Yogi stated.
He further pointed out that the government would adopt his ideals and work accordingly. “The government will organize various programs from the village level to the state level to keep Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s memories alive in the literary field. Additionally, programs will be conducted in schools of the Basic Education Board, universities, and other academic institutions to highlight his literary interests and contributions to journalism”, he said.
Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak, Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, Mayor Sushma Kharwal, and others attended the event.
