Vijay Goel, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports said that the birthday of our Hon’ble former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji is being celebrated on 25th December, 2016 (Sunday) at the Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi at 6:00 pm. On this occasion, a Song and Bhajan performance of the famous singer Shri Shankar Mahadevan will be held.
Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Union Home Minister will be the Chief Guest and Shri ArunJaitley, Hon’ble Finance Minister and other Senior Leaders and dignitaries will be present on the occasion.
Goel stated that on the occasion of birthday of Shri Vajpayee ji, this year also, various organizations will organize different programmes such as distribution of fruits in hospitals, blood donation camps etc.
Goel also mentioned that on 25th December, people can meet Shri Vajpayee ji at his residence to greet him and convey their best wishes.
Goel further stated that as the Prime Minister and as a prominent Opposition Leader, Shri Vajpayee ji had set new standards. When he was in the Opposition, he used to clearly express his point of view without stalling the Parliament. While he was in power, he made the World aware of his determination through the successful nuclear test. The National Highways Scheme, pioneered by him, has not only contributed towards the all-round progress of the country but has also brought the people together. The scheme started by him has taken the country to the new heights of progress.
Goel said that YugPurush Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee had indeed earned the love and affection of our countrymen by surpassing the political boundaries. With accelerated progress and good governance, he had taken the country to new heights of progress. Today, though he is not in active politics, his blessings are always with us.
