Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi Ji, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji and Thiru K. Kamaraj Ji

Vice President's Secretariat Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi Ji, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji and Thiru K.

Kamaraj Ji

Posted On: 02 OCT 2026 12:24PM by PIB Delhi Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today paid floral tributes and offered homage to Mahatma Gandhi Ji, former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru K.

Kamaraj Ji.

Paid tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi Ji, at Rajghat on his birth anniversary. His unwavering faith in truth and non-violence, steadfast commitment to justice, and profound belief in the dignity of every individual continue to inspire humanity. Mahatma Gandhi Ji’s life and message remain an enduring beacon of peace, compassion, selflessness and service. On this solemn occasion, let us reaffirm our commitment to the values he cherished and dedicate ourselves to building a just, harmonious and inclusive society.

— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 2, 2026 At Raj Ghat, the Vice-President paid floral tributes and offered homage to Mahatma Gandhi Ji on his birth anniversary. Recalling his enduring legacy, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said that Mahatma Gandhi Ji’s unwavering faith in truth and non-violence, steadfast commitment to justice and profound belief in the dignity of every individual continue to inspire humanity.

He said that Mahatma Gandhi Ji’s life and message remain an enduring beacon of peace, compassion, selflessness and service. He called upon everyone to reaffirm their commitment to the values cherished by Mahatma Gandhi Ji and dedicate themselves to building a just, harmonious and inclusive society.Paid tributes to former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji on his birth anniversary at Vijay Ghat today. A leader of quiet strength and extraordinary resolve, Shastri Ji exemplified humility, integrity and an unwavering commitment to the nation. At a defining moment in India’s journey, his leadership instilled confidence and unity, while his call of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” gave enduring recognition to the sacrifices of our soldiers and the vital contribution of our farmers. His life remains a powerful reminder that true leadership is rooted in simplicity, courage and service to the nation.

— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 2, 2026 At Vijay Ghat, the Vice-President paid floral tributes and offered homage to former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji on his birth anniversary.

Describing Shastri Ji as a leader of quiet strength and extraordinary resolve, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said that he exemplified humility, integrity and unwavering commitment to the nation. He recalled that, at a defining moment in India’s journey, Shastri Ji’s leadership instilled confidence and unity, while his call of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” gave enduring recognition to the sacrifices of the nation’s soldiers and the vital contribution of its farmers.

The Vice-President said that Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji’s life remains a powerful reminder that true leadership is rooted in simplicity, courage and service to the nation.

On the death anniversary of Thiru K. Kamaraj Ji, I paid my humble tributes to him at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today. A towering statesman and a true people’s leader, Kamaraj Ji devoted his life to the service of the nation and the welfare of the common people. His transformative contribution to education, particularly in expanding opportunities for children from underprivileged backgrounds, remains a defining legacy of his public life. His dedication to public welfare and his selfless approach to public life continue to inspire generations.

— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 2, 2026 At Uprashtrapati Bhavan, the Vice-President paid tributes to Thiru K. Kamaraj Ji on his death anniversary and recalled his outstanding contribution to public life and nation-building.

Describing Kamaraj Ji as a towering statesman and a true people’s leader, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said that he devoted his life to the service of the nation and the welfare of the common people.

He said that Kamaraj Ji lived his entire life guided by Gandhian thought and made lasting contributions to the development of Tamil Nadu by expanding roads and educational institutions, introducing the midday meal programme and bringing new hope to the lives of the poor.

The Vice-President also recalled Kamaraj Ji’s contributions to irrigation and industrial development through the construction of dams and establishment of industrial estates, which laid foundations for the growth of agriculture and industry in Tamil Nadu.Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan paid respectful tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi Ji and former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today. He recalled their sacrifices and invaluable contributions to the freedom struggle, nation-building and the welfare of society.

— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 2, 2026 ேதசியப் ெபருந்தைலவர் காமராஜர் அவர்கள் இந்த ேதசத்துக்காகேவ வாழ்ந்தவர்; மக்கள் நலைனத் தவிர ேவெறான்ைறயும் அறியாதவர். தன் வாழ்நாள் முழுவதும் காந்திய சிந்தைனேயாடு வாழ்ந்த அவர், சாைலகைள அைமத்தார்; கல்விச்சாைலகைள உருவாக்கினார்; மதிய உணவுத் திட்டத்ைத வழங்கினார். ஏைழகளின் வாழ்வில் ஒரு புதிய ஒளிைய ஏற்படுத்தினார். அைணகைளக் கட்டினார்; ெதாழிற்ேபட்ைடகைள அைமத்தார். இந்த மண்ணில் ெதாழில் வளர்ச்சியும், விவசாய வளர்ச்சியும் ஓங்கி வளர்வதற்கு அவரது திட்டங்கேள அடித்தளமிட்டன. தமிழகம் இன்று இந்தியாவிேலேய இரண்டாவது ேவகமாக வளர்ந்து வரும் ெபாருளாதாரமாக வீறுநைட ேபாட மிக முக்கிய காரணம் ெபருந்தைலவர் காமராஜர் அவர்கள். ெபருந்தைலவர் அவர்களின் புகழ் இந்த மண்ணில் என்ெறன்றும் நிைலத்து நிற்கும். ெபருந்தைலவர் வாழ்க! அவர் புகழ் ஓங்குக! — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 2, 2026 *** PR/ASM/VM (Release ID: 2318085) Visitor Counter : 553

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