Tribute to Atalji – Everlasting Memories
Belagavi:
A photo exhibition commemorating the memories of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and a felicitation program honoring more than 70 senior party workers from the district who had shared the stage with him was held here today.
The event was organized by the Belagavi District BJP. A short documentary was screened on an LED display, depicting Atalji’s life journey from childhood to his political career.
Inaugurating the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Legacy Conference, Member of Parliament Jagadish Shettar said:
“If we are celebrating the birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee like a festival, it is because of the purity of his personality. Atalji stood out for his value-based politics, statesmanship, and foresight. He was committed to the principle of ‘Nation First’ throughout his political life.”
Shettar highlighted that the Golden Quadrilateral highway project initiated by Atalji, aimed at connecting major cities, was a reflection of his concern for the nation and played a crucial role in India’s economic growth.
MLA Abhay Patil and District Campaign Coordinator Mahantesh Doddagoudar noted that Atal Bihari Vajpayee made numerous significant contributions to the development of the country. He served not only as the Prime Minister of India but also as the Foreign Minister and as the chairman of several key parliamentary standing committees.
They also emphasized that he was an active leader of the opposition and played a vital role in shaping India’s domestic and foreign policies in the post-independence era.
Also present at the event were:
District BJP President Basavaraj Patil,
State Coordinator of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Birth Centenary Committee Jagadish Hiremani,
Former MLA Sanjay Patil,
MLA Vitthal Halagekar,
Former MP Mangala Angadi,
Former MLA Jagadish Metgudda,
Vishwanath Patil, Aravind Patil,
Mayor Mangesh Pawar,
Deputy Mayor Vani Vilas Joshi,
and BJP Mahanagar District President Mrs. Geeta Sutar.
