Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan stated that late Atalji was not merely a person, but a mission. His deeds, ideals and vision of good governance continue to serve as a guiding light for future generations. He was addressing the Bharat Ratna late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Birth Centenary organised in Indore on Sunday.
On the occasion, Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel said that the life of late Atal Ji was like a sacred text, every page of which illuminates the path of morality, excellence and devotion to the nation. He said that the late Atal Ji was not merely a politician, but also a poet, thinker, and a leader endowed with extraordinary qualities, humble, sensitive, and a self-respecting patriot.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the life of the late Atalji stands as a unique example of firmness of thought, national duty, and unwavering commitment to democratic values. His personality provided direction to Indian politics across eras. His political journey is an inspiring saga of Indian democracy.
On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary year of former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, the ‘From Zero to Century’ event was organised with great solemnity in Indore. During the dignified ceremony, the Vice President, the Governor and the Chief Minister honoured four distinguished scholars with the ‘Atal Alankaran’.
The Vice President expressed special happiness at visiting the sacred land of Maa Ahilya. From the platform of the Atal Foundation, he recalled the life, personality and contributions of late Atal Ji to nation-building. He said that late Atal Ji firmly believed in dialogue, inclusive development and humane governance. As a Member of Parliament, poet and Prime Minister, he enriched public discourse and demonstrated that politics can be both principled and compassionate.
Referring to the major achievements of the Atal Government—including the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, the Golden Quadrilateral project, Delhi Metro, formation of new states (Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand) and the Pokhran nuclear tests—the Vice President Shri Radhakrishnan said that these initiatives strengthened the foundation of modern India. He further stated that the legacy of late Atal Ji is being carried forward by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who is leading the nation firmly towards the goal of Developed India–2047. He said that although the late Atal Ji is no longer physically among us, his ideals will always live in our hearts and continue to guide the nation.