Portraits of Atal Bihari Vajpayee,Madan Mohan Malaviya unveiled in Delhi Assembly

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday unveiled portraits of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Madan Mohan Malaviya, an educationist and one of the founders of The Hindu Mahasabha, in the Delhi Assembly.

“Politics is not meant for the pursuit of power. It is a sacred trust of public service, and democracy endures only when guided by integrity and character,” Mr. Singh said, as per an official statement by the Delhi Assembly secretariat.

The Defence Minister added that the two leaders exemplified the highest standards of moral integrity and that their public conduct continues to offer guidance on ethical politics and long-term national interest over transient political gains.

‘Guiding lights’

Speaker Vijender Gupta and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, present at the event, lavished praises on the leaders.

Mr. Gupta said that the former PM believed that governance must begin with concern for the poor, the needy, and the oppressed, and that this continues to guide the BJP’s public policy.

“These portraits are not merely images on the walls of the Assembly. They are guiding lights for India’s present and future. The portraits will continue to inspire future generations towards national service, good governance and value-based leadership,” the CM said.