Atalji hailed as an icon of good governance, says CM Yogi

Atalji was an undisputed leader, his public life spanning six decades was untainted: CM

Lucknow, December 19:Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, described Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an icon of good governance, lauding his role in transforming political instability into stability and fulfilling the goals of effective governance.

He commended Atalji’s visionary initiatives, such as the Antyodaya scheme, which aimed to empower the poor, deprived, and marginalized sections of society, along with ensuring the rights of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and backward classes.

He also highlighted transformative projects like the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana and the Golden Quadrilateral, which ushered in a new era of world-class infrastructure and highways in India.

CM Yogi made the remarks while inaugurating the Good Governance Week at the Sangeet Natak Academy, unveiling an exhibition that celebrated the life and contributions of late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

The week-long event will be celebrated till December 25, marking the 100th birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister.

 

In his address, CM Yogi stated that this year marks the birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayeeji, the former Prime Minister and a great son of Mother India. With the inspiration of PM Narendra Modi, Good Governance Week is being started in the entire country and the state.

CM Yogi noted that Atalji’s ancestral roots are in Uttar Pradesh, which he chose as his Karmabhoomi, representing the state in Parliament multiple times from Balrampur and Lucknow.

“He also provided exemplary leadership to the nation, both as Foreign Minister and Prime Minister. Known as the “Ajatashatru” of Indian politics, Atalji was also a poet, journalist, litterateur, and politician—whose six decades of public life remained untainted”, he remarked further.

CM Yogi further informed that programs have begun in every district from today as part of the Good Governance Week, which will continue until December 25. These programs include essay writing competitions on good governance for school children, speeches at the higher education level, painting competitions, and seminars in rural areas.

In addition, events will be organized throughout the year to continue celebrating Atalji’s legacy. The winners of these activities will be honoured on December 25. On that evening, a special poetry session based on Atalji’s poems will be held in every district, school, and college, providing a platform for budding poets to showcase their talent.

The Chief Minister emphasized that Atalji’s services and contributions serve as a great inspiration for the people of the country. On the occasion of the launch of Good Governance Week, various programs related to this theme will be held in schools, colleges, and institutes across the state.

Yogi highlighted that “the ideals of the revered Atalji will continue to guide people.” The good governance that Atalji envisioned is being effectively implemented under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he added, reiterating the state government’s commitment to achieving it.

On this occasion, Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay, Culture and Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh and several other dignitaries were present.

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