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Vice President Shri CP Radhakrishnan today paid floral tributes and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhiji, former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastriji and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru K Kamarajji.
Paid tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi Ji, at Rajghat on his birth anniversary. His unwavering faith in truth and non-violence, steadfast commitment to justice, and profound belief in the dignity of every individual continue to inspire humanity. Mahatma Gandhi Ji’s life and message remain an enduring beacon of peace, compassion, selflessness and service. On this solemn occasion, let us reaffirm our commitment to the values he cherished and dedicate ourselves to building a just, harmonious and inclusive society.
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 2, 2026
The Vice President visited Rajghat and paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary. Recalling the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi ji, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan said that his unwavering devotion to truth and non-violence, determination to justice and deep faith in the dignity of every individual continue to inspire the entire humanity.
He said that the life and message of Mahatma Gandhiji remains an immortal beacon of peace, compassion, selflessness and service. He called upon all to reiterate their commitment to the values of Mahatma Gandhi and dedicate themselves to building a just, equitable and inclusive society.
Paid tributes to former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji on his birth anniversary at Vijay Ghat today. A leader of quiet strength and extraordinary resolve, Shastri Ji exemplified humility, integrity and an unwavering commitment to the nation. At a defining moment in India’s journey, his leadership instilled confidence and unity, while his call of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” gave enduring recognition to the sacrifices of our soldiers and the vital contribution of our farmers. His life remains a powerful reminder that true leadership is rooted in simplicity, courage and service to the nation.
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 2, 2026
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastriji, the Vice President visited Vijayghat and paid floral tributes to him.
Shri CP Radhakrishnan described Shastri ji as a leader of quiet strength and extraordinary determination and said that he was an example of humility, integrity and unwavering dedication towards the nation. He recalled that at a crucial juncture in India's journey, Shastri ji's leadership instilled confidence and unity among the people, while his slogan of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” gave lasting recognition to the sacrifices of the country's soldiers and the significant contribution of its farmers.
The Vice President said that the life of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri ji is a powerful reminder that true leadership lies in simplicity, courage and service to the nation.
On the death anniversary of Thiru K. Kamaraj Ji, I paid my humble tributes to him at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today. A towering statesman and a true people’s leader, Kamaraj Ji devoted his life to the service of the nation and the welfare of the common people. His transformative contribution to education, particularly in expanding opportunities for children from underprivileged backgrounds, remains a defining legacy of his public life. His dedication to public welfare and his selfless approach to public life continue to inspire generations.
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 2, 2026
At the Vice President's House, the Vice President met Thiru K. Paid tribute to Kamaraj ji on his death anniversary and remembered his outstanding contribution in public life and nation building.
Shri CP Radhakrishnan described Kamaraj ji as a great politician and a true public leader and said that he dedicated his life to the service of the nation and the welfare of the common people.
He said that Kamaraj ji lived his entire life inspired by Gandhian ideas and contributed significantly to the development of Tamil Nadu by expanding roads and educational institutions, starting the mid-day meal scheme and instilling new hope in the lives of the poor.
The Vice President also remembered Kamaraj ji's contribution in irrigation and industrial development. The Vice President also recalled Kamaraj ji's contribution to irrigation and industrial development through the construction of dams and establishment of industrial estates, which laid the foundation for agricultural and industrial development in Tamil Nadu.
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan paid respectful tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi Ji and former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today. He recalled their sacrifices and invaluable contributions to the freedom struggle, nation-building and the welfare of society.
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 2, 2026
தேசியப் பெருந்தலைவர் காமராஜர் அவர்கள் இந்த தேசத்துக்காகவே வாழ்ந்தவர்; மக்கள் நலனைத் தவிர வேறொன்றையும் அறியாதவர். தன் வாழ்நாள் முழுவதும் காந்திய சிந்தனையோடு வாழ்ந்த அவர், சாலைகளை அமைத்தார்; கல்விச்சாலைகளை உருவாக்கினார்; மதிய உணவுத் திட்டத்தை வழங்கினார். ஏழைகளின் வாழ்வில் ஒரு புதிய ஒளியை ஏற்படுத்தினார். அணைகளைக் கட்டினார்; தொழிற்பேட்டைகளை அமைத்தார். இந்த மண்ணில் தொழில் வளர்ச்சியும், விவசாய வளர்ச்சியும் ஓங்கி வளர்வதற்கு அவரது திட்டங்களே அடித்தளமிட்டன. தமிழகம் இன்று இந்தியாவிலேயே இரண்டாவது வேகமாக வளர்ந்து வரும் பொருளாதாரமாக வீறுநடை போட மிக முக்கிய காரணம் பெருந்தலைவர் காமராஜர் அவர்கள். பெருந்தலைவர் அவர்களின் புகழ் இந்த மண்ணில் என்றென்றும் நிலைத்து நிற்கும். பெருந்தலைவர் வாழ்க! அவர் புகழ் ஓங்குக!
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 2, 2026
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