On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Vajpayee, the great leader, statesman, and visionary who bravely led India on the path of progress, the Union Minister unveiled a 15-foot bronze statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and a special postal stamp.
BY RAJA PENTAPATI
AP BUREAU CHIEF
NATIONAL NEWS
Amaravati, December 25 (Bharat News) AP
A 15-foot bronze statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee was unveiled on Thursday in Venkatapalem, Thullur mandal, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. This place will be developed as the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Garden.
State Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated in the program. On this occasion, a public meeting was held under the name of Good Governance Day. A special postal stamp of Atal Bihari Vajpayee was unveiled.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee implemented many welfare schemes in India. He gave priority to village development and the Golden Quadrilateral project, and he used to say that he would overcome any difficulties.
He said that Narendra Modi and Chandrababu Naidu are together guiding the way for a developed India. He said that Chandrababu Naidu, who made Hyderabad an IT capital, is now designing Andhra Pradesh as a Quantum Valley.
He expressed his hope that the Prime Minister would provide cooperation for the development of the state and that Andhra Pradesh would transform into a prosperous Andhra Pradesh. Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel, Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma, said that many programs such as Sujala Dhara, Vambe Colonies, and Kisan Credit Cards were introduced. He said that initiatives were taken to connect roads, highways, and air services.
Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a leader who ignited the national spirit. He described him as a highly efficient person. He said that Vajpayee’s diplomatic vision at the international level was remarkable. He stated that Vajpayee was a leader who had power but no arrogance. He clarified that in the country, people are important, not positions. He said that Chandrababu Naidu was recognized as a visionary in society, and that the Chief Minister’s suggestions were accepted in telecom reforms.
State Tourism Minister and District In-charge Minister Kandula Durgesh said that Vajpayee was a man without enemies. He said that Vajpayee initiated many programs, and a strong system is currently being built on those foundations. He said that Vajpayee practiced value-based politics. He added that as the External Affairs Minister, he showcased the greatness of the country.
State Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said that Vajpayee was a statesman who provided excellent governance. He said that Vajpayee brought about great reforms in various sectors.
State BJP President P.V.N. Madhav said that a 15-foot bronze statue was unveiled. He requested that a good governance center be established in Amaravati. He said that Vajpayee was a person who envisioned the country as a hub of culture and believed that opportunities should reach the last person. He said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee is an inspiration to all. Local MLA Tenali Shravan Kumar said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the pioneer of good governance in the country.
State Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Ponguru Narayana, Member of Parliament C.M. Ramesh, leaders, and other officials and non-officials participated in this program.
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