Will Rajnath Singh Unveil Portraits of Vajpayee and Malaviya at Delhi Assembly?
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New Delhi, Jan 1 (NationPress) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to unveil portraits of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on January 3, as announced by Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday.
The portraits will be positioned in the Assembly as a testament to the profound respect and enduring tribute to the significant contributions of these two national figures to India’s democracy, education, culture, and public affairs, Gupta shared.
The event will also feature the launch of a coffee table book titled “Bharat Mata”, showcasing Indian nationalism through the lenses of painting, architecture, and literature, he added.
This publication celebrates the artistic expression of India’s national identity and marks the 150th anniversary of the composition of the National Song Vande Mataram, he stated.
A high-level meeting was held by Gupta with senior officials from various departments, including Delhi Police, as noted in an official statement.
During this meeting, preparations for the event were discussed with senior representatives from the Delhi Police, Public Works Department, Horticulture Department, Fire Services, Health Department, and officials from the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat. The Speaker provided essential guidelines to ensure proper arrangements for the event’s smooth execution, focusing on security, crowd control, traffic management, parking, fire safety, and medical readiness.
Approximately 1,000 attendees are expected for the event, and all relevant departments have been instructed to maintain close coordination to guarantee a safe, orderly, and dignified occasion.
It will also see the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Padma Bhushan Ram Bahadur Rai, Chairman of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Parvesh Sahib Singh, Delhi Minister for Legislative Affairs, and Mohan Singh Bisht, Deputy Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
As part of the national celebration, artists from Sahitya Kala Parishad will present a cultural programme emphasizing India’s rich artistic and national tradition.