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Vice President Honors Gandhi, Shastri, Kamaraj on Birth and Death Anniversaries
- •Vice President C P Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries.
- •Radhakrishnan honored K Kamaraj on his death anniversary, recalling his contributions to public life and nation-building.
- •At Raj Ghat, the Vice President emphasized Gandhi's enduring legacy of truth, non-violence, justice, and dignity.
- •At Vijay Ghat, Radhakrishnan described Shastri as a leader of quiet strength, integrity, and unwavering commitment, recalling his "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" call.
- •At Uprashtrapati Bhavan, Radhakrishnan praised Kamaraj as a towering statesman who devoted his life to the nation and the welfare of common people, guided by Gandhian thought and making lasting contributions to Tamil Nadu's development.
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On October 2, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries at Raj Ghat and Vijay Ghat, respectively. He also offered homage to former Tamil Nadu chief minister K Kamaraj on his death anniversary at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.
The Vice President described Lal Bahadur Shastri as a leader of quiet strength, humility, and integrity whose leadership instilled confidence and unity at a defining moment in India's journey. He also highlighted how Shastri's famous call of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” gave enduring recognition to the nation's soldiers and farmers.
K Kamaraj devoted his life to public service and the welfare of common people, making lasting contributions to Tamil Nadu by expanding roads and educational institutions, introducing the midday meal programme, and bringing new hope to the poor.
