In New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on his 75th birthday, praising his dedication, adaptability and unwavering commitment to public service.
Modi shared an article he wrote about Naidu, a seasoned BJP leader before he became vice president, and noted that his journey exemplifies his unique ability to navigate the complexities of Indian politics with ease and humility.
He added: "I hope young Karyakartas, elected representatives and all those who are passionate about serving learn from his life. It is people like him who make our nation better and more vibrant."
Naidu's birthday is an occasion to celebrate a leader whose life journey shows dedication, adaptability and unwavering commitment to public service, he said, adding that his eloquence, wit and unwavering focus on development issues have earned him respect. of all parties.
Recalling his long association, Modi said he had learned a lot from him.
He said that if there is one thing that remains common in Naidu's life it is his love for people.
Praising his ideological commitment, he said his exposure to activism and politics began in Andhra Pradesh with student politics as a student leader.
He said, "Considering his talent, oratory and organizational ability, he would have been welcome in any political party but he preferred to work with Sangh Parivar because he was inspired by the vision of Nation First. He was associated with RSS, ABVP and later strengthened the Jana Sangh and the BJP."
The prime minister also praised the former BJP president's role in the anti-emergency movement and agitation against the dismissal of the NT Ramarao government in Andhra Pradesh.
Modi said Naidu, known for his witty wordplay, is certainly a wordsmith, but he is also a "hard worker".
He said, "No less a stalwart like NTR noticed his talent and wanted him to join his party, but Venkaiah garu refused to deviate from his core ideology. He led the party in the Assembly and became president of AP BJP ".
In 2000, when the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was interested in bringing Naidu into the government as a minister, the latter expressed his preference for the Ministry of Rural Development.
"This left everyone, including Atalji, baffled. But Venkaiah garu was clear: he was a kisan putra (son of a farmer); he spent his early days in villages. Therefore, his area of interest was rural development," Modi said in the writing. -above.
The prime minister said that as vice president, he took several steps that enhanced the dignity of the office. He was a prominent Rajya Sabha chairman, ensuring that youth, women and first-time MPs got a chance to speak.
When the decision to scrap Articles 370 and 35 (A) came before the Rajya Sabha, Naidu was in the chair, Modi recalled.
"I am sure it was an emotional moment for him, the young man who was drawn to Syama Prasad Mookerjee's dream of a united India, into the presidency, when this was finally achieved," he said.
Modi shared an article he wrote about Naidu, a seasoned BJP leader before he became vice president, and noted that his journey exemplifies his unique ability to navigate the complexities of Indian politics with ease and humility.
He added: "I hope young Karyakartas, elected representatives and all those who are passionate about serving learn from his life. It is people like him who make our nation better and more vibrant."
Naidu's birthday is an occasion to celebrate a leader whose life journey shows dedication, adaptability and unwavering commitment to public service, he said, adding that his eloquence, wit and unwavering focus on development issues have earned him respect. of all parties.
Recalling his long association, Modi said he had learned a lot from him.
He said that if there is one thing that remains common in Naidu's life it is his love for people.
Praising his ideological commitment, he said his exposure to activism and politics began in Andhra Pradesh with student politics as a student leader.
He said, "Considering his talent, oratory and organizational ability, he would have been welcome in any political party but he preferred to work with Sangh Parivar because he was inspired by the vision of Nation First. He was associated with RSS, ABVP and later strengthened the Jana Sangh and the BJP."
The prime minister also praised the former BJP president's role in the anti-emergency movement and agitation against the dismissal of the NT Ramarao government in Andhra Pradesh.
Modi said Naidu, known for his witty wordplay, is certainly a wordsmith, but he is also a "hard worker".
He said, "No less a stalwart like NTR noticed his talent and wanted him to join his party, but Venkaiah garu refused to deviate from his core ideology. He led the party in the Assembly and became president of AP BJP ".
In 2000, when the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was interested in bringing Naidu into the government as a minister, the latter expressed his preference for the Ministry of Rural Development.
"This left everyone, including Atalji, baffled. But Venkaiah garu was clear: he was a kisan putra (son of a farmer); he spent his early days in villages. Therefore, his area of interest was rural development," Modi said in the writing. -above.
The prime minister said that as vice president, he took several steps that enhanced the dignity of the office. He was a prominent Rajya Sabha chairman, ensuring that youth, women and first-time MPs got a chance to speak.
When the decision to scrap Articles 370 and 35 (A) came before the Rajya Sabha, Naidu was in the chair, Modi recalled.
"I am sure it was an emotional moment for him, the young man who was drawn to Syama Prasad Mookerjee's dream of a united India, into the presidency, when this was finally achieved," he said.
