Assam: Sonowal pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 100th birth anniversary in Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh, Dec 25: On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and MP of Dibrugarh, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Wednesday paid tribute to the late leader at a prayer meeting held at the Tarun Sangha Sports Ground in Hatimura in Dibrugarh.

Addressing the gathering, Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted Vajpayee’s leadership qualities, saying, “Atal Ji was a great leader who taught us the values of unity, service, dedication, and humanity. His exemplary leadership paved the way for us to serve the nation with unwavering commitment. His ideals continue to inspire us as we work to strengthen India’s future.”

Sonowal recalled Vajpayee’s unwavering dedication to good governance and the welfare of the people, adding, “Atal Ji’s commitment to the principles of good governance won the hearts of the masses. His leadership inspired the creation of a peaceful and prosperous India. It is in his footsteps that we must move forward, ensuring that the welfare of the people remains at the core of our efforts.”

The Union Minister also drew a comparison between Vajpayee’s leadership and that of current Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Following Vajpayee Ji’s legacy, Prime Minister Modi has created an environment of good governance in India. Under his leadership, India’s global stature has grown, with the world now looking to us for guidance on important international issues,” Sonowal said.

Sonowal further emphasised the importance of building a self-reliant and developed India, with a call for collective effort to achieve this vision by 2047. “As citizens of the world’s largest democracy, we have a responsibility to carry forward the ideals of Vajpayee Ji—peace, prosperity, and the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,’ where the world is one family,” he exhorted.

Sonowal also spoke about Vajpayee’s belief that true happiness in politics comes from serving the people selflessly, and impressed upon the youth of India to uphold the late leader’s values of simplicity, service, and sacrifice in their pursuit of a prosperous nation.

The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Rituparna Baruah, Chairman of Assam Tourism Development Corporation, Bikul Deka, Chairman of Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited, DibMayor Chaikat Patra, Deputy Mayor Ujjwal Phukan, and other prominent figures from the state.

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